Australia Breaks from US on UN Vote for Palestinian Sovereignty

In a significant policy shift, Australia supports UN resolution recognizing Palestinian sovereignty over occupied territories.

Australia voted in favor of a UN resolution recognizing the 'permanent sovereignty' of Palestinians over natural resources in occupied territories, diverging from the US and Israel.
The resolution received support from 155 countries, including the UK, New Zealand, and France, while the US, Canada, and Israel were among the seven countries voting against it.
This vote marks the first time in over two decades that Australia has supported such a resolution, highlighting a shift in its foreign policy stance.
The resolution calls on Israel to halt actions that undermine Palestinian access to resources and infrastructure, which Australia views as detrimental to a two-state solution.
Australia's decision has been met with criticism from pro-Israel groups, who see it as a departure from traditional alliances, while Palestinian advocates welcome the move as a step towards accountability.