The move is expected to add to international pressure on Israel after similar announcements from Britain, Canada and France

Labor faces demands to accelerate its timeline to recognise Palestine as Israeli PM labels such a move ‘shameful’

Australia plans to recognise a Palestinian state as early as Monday, following similar moves by France, Britain and Canada, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

It follows similar moves by the UK, France and Canada.

PM Anthony Albanese said Australia’s decision was predicated on the Palestinian Authority holding elections and demilitarising Gaza.

Australia will recognize the state of Palestine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday, making Canberra the latest Western government to take the mostly symbolic move.

The move is expected to add to international pressure on Israel after similar announcements from Britain, Canada and France

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, describing it as "an opportunity to…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday that his country will recognize a Palestinian state in September, joining a growing list of Western allies as international…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says two-state solution is ‘humanity’s best hope’ to end suffering in Gaza.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday that Australia will formally recognize Palestine at the UN General Assembly this September. Albanese...

After similar announcements by France, Britain and Canada, Australia said it would act at the United Nations General Assembly session next month.

The Australian government has also criticized Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu's plans for a sweeping new military offensive in Gaza.

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at next month's United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

El Gobierno laborista se suma a Francia, el Reino Unido y Canadá y sostiene que la creación de dos Estados es la mejor respuesta ante “el desprecio” de Israel por los llamamientos…

WELLINGTON: Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do…

For almost two years, Israel has prosecuted its war in Gaza with hardly any diplomatic consequences. Now that has begun to change. The French government is set to recognize the…