Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September. This decision follows internal urging and criticism regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, referred to as a "humanitarian catastrophe" by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The government's recognition is conditioned on commitments from the Palestinian Authority, which include excluding Hamas from governance, the demilitarization of Gaza, and the organization of elections. Albanese stressed that a two-state solution is essential to ending violence and the suffering in the region. The Israeli government has received criticism for its actions in Gaza, which Albanese claimed defy international law.
"Australia's decision to recognize a Palestinian state will be formalized at the United Nations General Assembly in September, based on commitments from the Palestinian Authority."
"A two-state solution is humanity's best hope to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and to bring an end to the conflict, suffering and starvation in Gaza."
"The situation in Gaza has gone beyond the world's worst fears and the Israeli government continues to defy international law and deny sufficient aid, food and water to desperate people, including children."
"Australia has designated Hamas a terrorist entity and has called for the group to return Israeli hostages."
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