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Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN in September

Albanese tied recognition to PA commitments excluding Hamas from government; demilitarizing Gaza; holding 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

  • Australia becomes the latest Western government to pledge UN recognition of a Palestinian state, joining France, the UK and Canada.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conditioned the move on Palestinian Authority guarantees to bar Hamas from power, demilitarize Gaza and conduct elections.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the announcement as “deceptive” and “shameful,” deepening bilateral diplomatic tensions.
  • The United States has not joined the recognition effort, limiting its immediate legal effect and underscoring its largely symbolic nature.
  • The coordinated declarations aim to heighten diplomatic pressure as Gaza endures severe humanitarian shortages and stalled ceasefire negotiations.