11 Aug 2025, 06:33
Australia Recognizes Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September
- Australia plans to recognize Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.
- The decision is conditioned upon the obligations of Palestinian autonomy.
- The pressure from the government and society increases due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Australia announced its intention to recognize the Palestinian state, following the examples of the United Kingdom, France, and Canada. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that this decision will be formalized at the UN General Assembly in September.
This move comes as a result of the pressure from the government and society amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Albanese noted that the decision is influenced by obligations received from the Palestinian autonomy, among which are the absence of Hamas participation in the government, the demilitarization of Gaza, and the conduct of elections.
In turn, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Australia’s decision and those of other countries, asserting that it could strengthen Hamas's position. He also emphasized that actions by the Israeli army are necessary in response to terrorist attacks.
This step by Australia is taking place against the backdrop of increasing pressure from the opposition and society, which is actively protesting against military actions in Gaza.
Tags: Middle East/Politics