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Australia could recognise Palestine as early as today, government source says
Australia is expected to follow the same timeline of moving to formal recognition at the UN talks in September. More than 140 of the 193 UN member states already recognise the Palestinian state, including European Union member states Spain and Ireland.
Australia plans to recognize Palestinian state within days: Sydney Morning Heralds
France, Canada and the U.K. have planned similar actions unless Israel addresses the humanitarian crisis in Palestine and reaches a ceasefire.
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu slams Australian move to recognise Palestine
Australia is preparing to formally recognise a Palestinian state as early as this week, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s big move as “shameful”.
Netanyahu lashes 'shameful' Australia, condemns nations marching against Israel over Palestine recognition
It comes as Israel was widely criticised at a United Nations Security Council meeting over the weekend surrounding its actions in the Gaza War and the plans the country has drawn up to occupy all of Gaza.
Australia poised to recognise Palestinian state as soon as today
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to imminently announce Australia’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state, following moves by France, the UK and Canada.
Australia may be hours away from recognising a Palestinian state
Australia is likely to soon join allies the UK and Canada in recognising Palestinian statehood, while Greece send aid to Gaza and urges a ceasefire.
Australia Reportedly Set To Recognise A Palestinian Statehood As Early As Today
Australia is reportedly set to recognise a Palestinian state today, or this week, according to cabinet insiders following
Australia Reportedly Plans to Recognize a Palestinian State
Australia reportedly plans to recognize a Palestinian state, joining the UK, France and Canada as concern mounts that Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip is closing down any opportunity for a two-state solution.
‘Shameful’: Benjamin Netanyahu criticises Australia over Palestinian state recognition
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised “shameful” Australia over its advocacy for a Palestinian state.
Australia edges closer to recognising Palestinian state
Australia is likely to soon join allies the UK and Canada in formally recognising Palestinian statehood, an international law expert says.

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