Another Western power to recognise a Palestinian state

• Australia will recognise a Palestinian state, as announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
• The formal recognition is scheduled to take place at the United Nations General Assembly in September.
• Albanese stated that the decision is contingent on commitments from the Palestinian Authority, including no role for Hamas, demilitarisation of Gaza, and the holding of elections.
• The Prime Minister asserted that a two-state solution represents humanity's “best hope” to end the cycle of violence and suffering in the Middle East.
• Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu criticised Australia's move, while New Zealand indicated it would also consider recognising a Palestinian state by September.

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Australia joins France, Britain and Canada to recognise a Palestinian state