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Australia Joins France, UK and Canada in Committing to UN Recognition of Palestine

Australia’s pledge follows assurances from the Palestinian Authority to isolate Hamas, demilitarize Gaza, hold democratic elections.

Primer Ministro de Australia /Foto: Anthony Albanese en X.
El primer ministro de Australia, Anthony Albanese
Australia anuncia que reconocerá al Estado de Palestina durante la Asamblea de la ONU
¿Reconocer un Estado de Palestina?. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, Archivo)

Overview

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the 80th UN General Assembly in September.
  • Canberra tied its decision to PA commitments that Hamas play no role in government, that Gaza be demilitarized and that elections be held.
  • The move echoes recognitions by France, the United Kingdom and Canada in response to calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the Western recognition plans as deceptive and shameful, arguing they threaten bilateral security cooperation.
  • Nearly 150 UN member states already recognize Palestine, but key Western allies have conditioned their support on specific security and governance guarantees.