Why Australia is risking US anger to recognise the state of Palestine

Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, centre-left Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, adding that the situation in the besieged Gaza Strip had “gone beyond the world’s worst fears”. The move risks putting Australia at odds with its longtime security partner the United States, which opposes the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. 

Aug 11, 2025 - 23:00
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Why Australia is risking US anger to recognise the state of Palestine
Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, centre-left Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, adding that the situation in the besieged Gaza Strip had “gone beyond the world’s worst fears”. The move risks putting Australia at odds with its longtime security partner the United States, which opposes the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. 

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