PM Anthony Albanese said Australia’s decision was predicated on the Palestinian Authority holding elections and demilitarising Gaza
Those commitments included no role for Hamas in a Palestinian government, demilitarisation of Gaza and the holding of elections, he said.
“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,” Albanese said.
Ahead of Albanese’s announcement, Netanyahu on Sunday criticised Australia and European countries that have moved to recognize a Palestinian state.
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