Australia to Recognize Palestinian State in September
After almost two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Australia joins several western countries planning to formally recognize the Palestinian State in response to Israel's ongoing genocide in the Palestinian enclave.
'The Netanyahu Government is extinguishing the prospect of a two-state solution by rapidly expanding illegal settlements, threatening annexation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and explicitly opposing any Palestinian state,' Albanese said.
He also noted that a two-state solution is the only pathway to a secure and prosperous future that respects the aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians alike.
This decisive move increases isolation on the United States that has been defending and supporting Israel's escalating military campaign since its beginning in 2023.
'Australia is further compelled by the Netanyahu Government's disregard of the international community's calls, and its failure to comply with its legal and ethical obligations in Gaza,' Albanese added.
Albanese told reporters after a Cabinet meeting that Australia's recognition would be 'predicated on commitments Australia has received from the Palestinian Authority'. These commitments include no role for Hamas in a Palestinian government, demilitarization of Gaza, as well as the holding of elections. Gaza War
Currently, Israel is facing regional and international pressure to put an end to its war in the Palestinian enclave and allow the delivery of more aid.
Dozens of Gazans including children have lost their souls due to malnutrition throughout the war that caused unthinkable humanitarian conditions.
Since the beginning of Hamas-Israel War, the Israeli strikes have killed more than 60,332 Palestinians and wounded over 145,870, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
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