| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Australia Recognises Palestine | Formal recognition at the 80th UNGA in September 2025. |
| Announcement Date | August 11, 2025, by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. |
| Purpose | Boost momentum for a two-state solution, support Gaza ceasefire, and push for hostage release. |
| Historical Context | Israeli-Palestinian conflict spans over seven decades. |
| Two-State Solution | Endorsed by the UN, Arab League, and Western powers. |
| Existing Recognition | Over 138 UN member states recognise Palestine as a sovereign state. |
| Conditional Recognition | Palestinian Authority (PA) must commit to governance reforms, demilitarisation, and exclude Hamas. |
| Australia's Rationale | Condemned Israeli settlement expansion and annexation threats. |
| International Reactions | Israel: Expected opposition; Arab League: Welcomes steps; New Zealand: Evaluating position. |
| Global Context | Adds diplomatic pressure on Israel amid Gaza's humanitarian crisis. |
| Significance | Strengthens diplomatic momentum, pressures Israel, incentivises PA reforms, and isolates Hamas. |
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