Australia Has Also Said It Will Recognize Palestine At The UN, Joining France, UK And Canada
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was compelled to take action after Israel continuously disregarded international law.
Australia has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada.
The announcement comes a week after hundreds of thousands of people took over the streets in Sydney to call for an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, shutting down the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.
On Monday, Aug. 11, Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese said he would work towards a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the remaining Israeli hostages.
“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 in a statement.
The prime minister said he was compelled to take action after Israel continuously disregarded international law.
“Israel is required to protect civilians and ensure the provision of food and medical supplies. Permanent forced displacement of civilians is illegal,” he said.
Albanese said the Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs the Israeli-occupied West Bank, had reaffirmed several commitments to the Australian government, including Hamas’ demilitarization and holding new elections.
Israel’s ambassador in Australia has condemned the move, telling local TV ABCthat it rejects the “unilateral recognition.”
Israel’s genocide in Gaza has now killed more than 61,499 people, mostly women and children since Oct. 7, 2023.
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