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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Tuesday that Australia will formally recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in September, marking a significant departure from decades of bipartisan policy requiring such recognition to follow successful peace negotiations. The decision positions Australia alongside the United Kingdom, Canada and France in supporting Palestinian statehood recognition as a mechanism to build momentum toward a two-state solution.
The recognition carries specific conditions secured from Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, including commitments to demilitarize any future Palestinian state, hold general elections within one year, recognize Israel's right to exist, and exclude Hamas from governance roles. Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasized that practical implementation of recognition will be tied to progress on these commitments, with Australia working alongside international partners to ensure accountability. The Palestinian Authority has also pledged to abolish payments to families of prisoners and martyrs while implementing broader governance and educational reforms.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticized the decision as "putting the cart before the horse," arguing that established preconditions including hostage release and Hamas demilitarization remain unmet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the move as "rewarding terrorism," while Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki welcomed the decision as preserving the two-state solution. The announcement places Australia at odds with the Trump administration, which opposes premature statehood recognition, though Wong confirmed she briefed Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the decision as a diplomatic courtesy.
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