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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will recognize a Palestinian state in September at the UN General Assembly, joining other Western allies like the UK, France, and Canada. New Zealand is also considering similar recognition. The move comes amid growing international condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza. Albanese cited guarantees from the Palestinian Authority to address concerns about Hamas and emphasized the need for a two-state solution.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff