Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September.
“Today, I can confirm that at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September, Australia will recognise the state of Palestine,” he said at a news conference.
“Australia will recognise the right of the Palestinian people to a state of their own.”
And what are you going to do now about the ongoing genocide and starvation? These "we will recognize the right of the Palestinian people to a state of their own" in September feel too much like a deflection right now, or even a, well we can do it now since there won't be any Gazan's left soon...
Oh and of course to push Israeli demands
More from Australia’s Albanese
- Recognising Palestinians’ right to “a state of their own” will be “predicated on the commitments Australia has received from the Palestinian Authority”.
- “We will work with the international community to make this right a reality.”
- “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.”
- “When we recognise the long-held and legitimate aspirations of the people of Palestine, we are also upholding and strengthening our commitment to the people of Israel and their right to live in freedom, security and safety, because until Palestinian statehood is permanent, peace can only be temporary.”
Yeah fuck off Albanese, it's all too transparent. Just trying to insert yourself into 2 state solution discussions to sabotage them for Israel.
The PA does not represent the Palestinian people, any trust in the PA has long gone. Any commitments from the PA are null and void, no base of support. Also note, nothing about democratic elections or any commitment to the Palestinian people for their right to live in freedom, security and safety.
All the countries now joining (the 147 that have already recognized Palestine long ago) are not doing it for the Palestinian people at all. Instead:
- Deflect from their complicity in genocide.
- Deflect from their obligation to halt the genocide and impose sanctions on Israel.
- Insert themselves into 2-state discussions to push Israeli demands.
Same countries that are joining the deadly and inefficient air drop PR wagon, that provides less than 1% of daily needs. (if it even lands in places that can be reached)
Another colonial power joining
New Zealand considering recognition of Palestinian state, foreign minister says
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the Cabinet will make a formal decision on the matter in September.
“Some of New Zealand’s close partners have opted to recognise a Palestinian state, and some have not,” Peters said in a statement.
“Ultimately, New Zealand has an independent foreign policy, and on this issue, we intend to weigh up the issue carefully and then act according to New Zealand’s principles, values and national interest.”
Peters said that while New Zealand has for some time considered the recognition of a Palestinian state a “matter of when, not if”, the issue is not “straightforward” or “clear-cut”.
“There are a broad range of strongly held views within our Government, Parliament and indeed New Zealand society over the question of recognition of a Palestinian state,” he said.
“It is only right that this complicated issue be approached calmly, cautiously and judiciously. Over the next month, we look forward to canvassing this broad range of views before taking a proposal to Cabinet.”
