Australia to Support Palestinian Statehood at the UN: PM Calls it a Step Toward Lasting Peace

In a move that could shape the future of the Middle East, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September.

Speaking with reporters, Albanese stressed that lasting peace in the region cannot be achieved without permanent statehood for both Israelis and Palestinians. “Until Israeli and Palestinian statehood is permanent, peace can only be temporary,” he said.

The Prime Minister made it clear that Australia supports the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, adding: “Australia will recognise the right of the Palestinian people to a state of their own.”

This announcement follows similar commitments from countries such as France, Britain, and Canada, all of which have voiced support for Palestinian statehood in the wake of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza nearly two years ago, launched in response to Hamas attacks.

Albanese also revealed that the Palestinian Authority has assured him that “there will be no role for the terrorists of Hamas in any future Palestinian state.”

Highlighting the significance of the moment, he added: “There is a moment of opportunity here, and Australia will work with the international community to seize it.”

For many, this decision signals hope — not only for Palestinians longing for a recognised homeland but also for the possibility of a more stable and peaceful future in the region.