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Australia to recognise Palestinian state in Sept
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]:Australia will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September, breaking with its close ally, the United States, as concern mounts over Israel's plans for a military campaign in parts of the Gaza Strip.
The Australian Foreign Ministry said the move will contribute to international momentum towards a two-state solution, a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of hostages.
Since 1947, Australia has supported Israel’s existence. That year, Australia’s Foreign Minister, HV Evatt, chaired the UN committee that recommended the creation of two states side by side.
“Then, as now, the international community understood that a two-state solution was the basis of peace and security for the peoples of the region. Australia was the first country to raise its hand at the United Nations in support of Resolution 181, to create the State of Israel and a Palestinian state,” the ministry said.
Several countries, including France, Britain, and Canada, have announced plans to recognise statehood for Palestinians. Australia’s decision, it added, helps build historic global momentum to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East, pointing out that more than 77 years later, the world can no longer wait for the implementation of that resolution to be negotiated between the parties.
