Australia Joins France in Recognizing Palestinian State.

Australia Joins France in Recognizing Palestinian State.

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In a major diplomatic shift, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will formally recognize the State of Palestine this September.

The move aligns Australia with France and other nations pushing for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Albanese emphasized that recognition is a step toward peace and justice, not a rejection of Israel.

The decision follows growing international frustration over stalled negotiations and escalating violence in Gaza and the West Bank.

Critics argue the timing could strain Australia’s ties with Israel, while supporters say it affirms Palestinian rights and global consensus.

The announcement marks a turning point in Australia’s Middle East policy and could influence other Western nations to follow suit.