Anthony Albanese considering recognition of Palestinian state at UN General Assembly meeting in September

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is considering a potential shift in foreign policy, following in the footsteps of the UK, France, and Canada, with September’s UN General Assembly a possible timeframe for Australia to formally recognise a Palestinian state. 

Sky News understands there is a chance the Prime Minister could make the announcement during his visit to New York in September. 

However, sources say this option still remains under consideration. 

The move would mark a significant development in Australia’s Middle East policy, as pressure mounts on Western leaders to push Israel toward a ceasefire and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. 

While recent statements from the UK government on Palestine have included strict caveats, the policy is being used diplomatically to encourage a resolution to the ongoing conflict and support for a two-state solution. 

Albanese has recently spoken with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and senior United Nations officials to discuss the Gaza crisis and the status of Palestine. 

The Prime Minister has also reached out to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but is yet to receive a response. 

Any formal declaration in September would align Australia more closely with France, Canada, and the United Kingdom, all of which have recently taken steps toward recognising Palestinian statehood as part of efforts to push for a ceasefire and restart peace negotiations. 

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