Saudi Arabia welcomes Australia, New Zealand announcements on Palestinian statehood
'The Kingdom commends the international consensus that supports the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital,' the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement on X.
'The Kingdom emphasizes that the current phase requires from the advocates of peace to recognize a Palestinian state and support efforts to stop the long war especially amid Israel's ongoing violation to international law and humanitarian law.'
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that his country will recognize a Palestinian state at next month's United Nations General Assembly.
The move adds international pressure on Israel after similar announcements were made by France, Britain and Canada.
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