Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday that his country will officially recognize the state of Palestine During the next United Nations General Assembly, scheduled for September, following the steps of nations such as France and the United Kingdom.
“The solution of two states is the best hope of humanity to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and put an end to the conflict, suffering and famine in Gaza,” said Albanese in a press conference transmitted by the public channel ABC.
The decision was adopted at a cabinet meeting in Cambberra and arrives behind Australian criticism to Israel for its plans to occupy the city of Loopthe agency said EFE.
The president denounced that the humanitarian situation has overcome “the worst fears of the world”, accusing the Israeli government of challenging international law and restricting the entry of basic aid.
Albanese explained that in recent weeks this topic has discussed with leaders such as The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, who also announced that they will recognize Palestine.
For its part, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that “September is the time” to send a clear message that “suffering, death and destruction must end.”
From Israel, President Isaac Herzog described the Australian decision and that of other countries as a “reward for terrorism” and a “serious and dangerous mistake” that will not benefit the Palestinians or contribute to the release of hostages.
Camberra has repeatedly expressed concern about the divisions that the war in Gaza has generated in Australian society and has created special positions to combat anti -Semitism and Islamophobia in the country.
