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Australia to Recognise Palestinian State at UN General Assembly

Albanese says Canberra’s endorsement hinges on Palestinian Authority reforms excluding Hamas, demilitarise Gaza and hold elections

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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Protesters in support of Palestinians in Gaza hold flags and placards as they march towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge on August 03, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Protesters in Sydney and Melbourne joined marches and actions globally, as pressure mounts on the Israeli government over a devastating humanitarian crisis unfolding as its war against Hamas continues. (Photo by Izhar Khan/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on August 11 that Australia’s cabinet has approved formal recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September
  • The recognition will be conditional on commitments from the Palestinian Authority to exclude Hamas from any government, demilitarise Gaza and conduct general elections
  • Australia’s decision follows similar pledges by the United Kingdom, Canada and France to extend conditional recognition ahead of the UN session
  • Palestinian leaders are preparing a unilateral statehood declaration at the same General Assembly, underscoring divisions over the path to statehood
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the diplomatic moves as “shameful,” warning they reward terrorism and undermine peace efforts