The Australian government announced its plan to recognize the state of Palestine during the UN General Assembly in September. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that this decision was made following similar steps taken by countries such as the United Kingdom, France, and Canada. According to Albanese, this initiative is based on commitments taken from the Palestinian administration and the prospects for a two-state solution.
He emphasized that the two-state solution is humanity's greatest hope for stopping violence in the Middle East and putting an end to the conflict, suffering, and starvation in Gaza. Israeli officials, however, assessed such recognition as "rewarding terrorism."
According to the Gaza Health Authority, in recent days, five more people have died due to hunger and malnutrition. Since the war began, this figure has reached 217.
As a result of military operations ongoing since 2023, more than 61,000 people have lost their lives. The recognition of the Palestinian administration as a state indicates the growing international support for the right of the people to determine their own destiny.
The Australian Prime Minister noted that he has held negotiations with the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, and Japan in the past two weeks. Experts believe that this step could increase international pressure on the peace process in the Middle East.
