Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, after his pronouncement that Australia will recognise a Palestinian state.
In a statement on August 19, Netanyahu said Albanese will be remembered as a ‘weak’ politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia’s Jews.
History will remember Albanese for what he is: A weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia’s Jews.
Speaking on August 11, Albanese said Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025.
“I can confirm that at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September, Australia will recognise the State of Palestine,” Albanese said.
He said Australia will recognise the right of the Palestinian people to a state of their own, predicated on the commitments Australia has received from the Palestinian Authority.
“We will work with the international community to make this right a reality,” he added.
Albanese said the decision came after a Cabinet meeting and is part of a coordinated global effort, building momentum for a two-state solution.
Meetings With Other Wolrd Leaders
He revealed that he has discussed this with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of New Zealand, and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan.
Besides, Albanese said he held discussions with Netanyahu and President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine.
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. The international community’s vision for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East always encompassed two states living side by side with internationally recognised borders, a State of Israel and a State of Palestine, with security for the people of both nations.
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Relationship with Israel & Palestine
Albenese mentioned that Australia was the first member of the United Nations to vote for back in 1947 in support of the creation of the modern State of Israel as a state for the Jewish people alongside a state for the Palestinian people.
He explained that Australia recognizes the long-held and legitimate aspirations of the people of Palestine.
He affirmed that his country is also upholding and strengthening its commitment to the people of Israel and their right to live in freedom, security and safety.
Because until Israeli and Palestinian statehood is permanent, peace can only be temporary.
Netanyahu Visit to Gaza
Netanyahu vested the Gaza Division on August 18, where I met with the IDF senior command staff.
In a statement, the Prime Minister said he expressed deepest appreciation for the great achievements of the IDF in the War of Redemption, the war on seven fronts.
Netanyahu said he was impressed by the fighting spirit and determination to complete the defeat of Hamas and the release of all of Israel hostages.
He also spoke with the Defense Minister and the IDF about Israel plans regarding Gaza City and the completion of the missions.
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