Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September

Australia has announced a plan to recognise a Palestinian state, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the move will happen at the UN general assembly in September and after it received commitments from the Palestinian Authority.

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