SYDNEY, Aug 11 — In a move seen as a major step towards peace in the Middle East, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will support the recognition of a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September.
Speaking to reporters, Albanese stressed that genuine peace in the region cannot exist without a permanent resolution for both Israelis and Palestinians.
“Until Israeli and Palestinian statehood is permanent, peace can only be temporary,” he said. “Australia will recognise the right of the Palestinian people to a state of their own.”
This announcement follows similar commitments from nations such as France, Britain, and Canada, who have moved towards recognising Palestinian statehood since the escalation of violence in Gaza nearly two years ago after Hamas-led attacks.
Albanese also noted that he had secured assurances from the Palestinian Authority that any future Palestinian state would exclude Hamas from governance, removing one of the key security concerns often cited in international debates.
“There is a moment of opportunity here, and Australia will work with the international community to seize it,” he said, signalling Australia’s willingness to be part of renewed diplomatic efforts for peace.
This decision has sparked conversations not just in diplomatic circles, but also among ordinary Australians who see this as a step towards justice, stability, and a future where both peoples can live side by side in peace.
