"Canada and Australia have joined the United Kingdom in formally recognising Palestinian statehood, even as Israel plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank and intensifies its war on Gaza. In a statement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the recognition of the state of Palestine and offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the state of Palestine and the State of Israel."
"At the same time, Australia announced that it was also recognising Palestinian statehood. In a statement by Prime Minister Albanese, Australia said its recognition, alongside Canada and the UK, was part of an international effort for a two-state solution. Albanese said in the joint statement with Foreign Minister Penny Wong that the decision was to revive momentum for a two-state solution that begins with a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the captives."
Canada and Australia, coordinated with the UK, formally recognised the state of Palestine ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting. The recognitions occur amid Israeli plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank and intensified military operations in Gaza. The recognitions are positioned to empower those who seek peaceful coexistence and to revive momentum for a two-state solution beginning with a ceasefire and the release of captives. The recognitions explicitly exclude any role for Hamas and state that recognition does not legitimise terrorism. The Palestinian Authority made commitments to governance reform, hold general elections without Hamas participation, and demilitarise a future Palestinian state.
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