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Palestinian state
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says
SUMMARY
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, announced Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on August 11, 2025. This decision follows similar commitments from leaders of France, Britain, and Canada. Albanese described the situation in Gaza as a "humanitarian catastrophe" and stressed that recognition would be formalized at the UN General Assembly.
He stated that conditions for recognition include no role for Hamas in governance and the demilitarization of Gaza. Albanese claimed, “A two-state solution is humanity’s best hope” to end the conflict. Australia's actions have faced criticism from Israeli officials and mixed reactions from both Jewish and Palestinian groups.
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