Israel unleashes at Australia over Palestine move

Australia announced it will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the 80th UN General Assembly in September, a move that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said was prompted by the worsening situation in Gaza. The announcement follows criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who warned that Australian support for Palestinian statehood could be mirrored by other countries. The decision is part of a broader effort to advance a two‑state solution and reflects Australia’s commitment to the Palestinian people’s right to a sovereign state.