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Event Overview
The decision reflects intensifying diplomatic efforts to address Middle East statehood disputes through formal recognition. It underscores the role of international pressure and multilateral forums in shaping national foreign policy, particularly regarding contested territories. Such moves highlight the interplay between geopolitical strategy, humanitarian imperatives, and evolving norms in global state recognition practices.
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Australia to Recognize Palestinian State in September
On Monday, in Canberra, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will formally recognize the State of Palestine in September 2024. The announcement was made alongside Foreign Minister Penny Wong and follows similar commitments from other world leaders ahead of the September United Nations General Assembly.
Albanese stated, "A two-state solution is humanity’s best hope to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and to bring an end to the conflict, suffering and starvation in Gaza." His remarks positioned the decision as part of a broader push for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
The announcement came shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Penny Wong on Sunday to discuss Middle East issues and global efforts to combat antisemitism, according to a State Department statement.
Several close U.S. allies, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and France, have also pledged to recognize Palestinian statehood during the UN General Assembly in September. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that Canada would proceed with recognition provided the Palestinian Authority meets certain commitments. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the U.K. will recognize the State of Palestine unless Israel makes specific improvements in Gaza’s humanitarian situation and recommits to a peace process. French President Emmanuel Macron has made a similar promise.
If these recognitions proceed, the United States will be the only permanent member of the UN Security Council that does not recognize the State of Palestine.