US Edition'Enough Was Enough': Why France Is Now Taking a Stand on Palestinian Statehood
AUSTRALIA, JUL 28 – Australia faces calls to recognise Palestinian statehood amid allegations of mass starvation in Gaza, joining France and the UK in political pressure to support a two-state solution.
- Amid mounting pressure, Anthony Albanese recalled his cabinet from summer recess to discuss Gaza’s crisis and confirmed Australia is talking to allies about recognising Palestinian statehood.
- In recent weeks, charities and Campaigners say mass starvation is underway in Gaza, with United Nations warnings of an escalating famine and families going five days without food.
- Amid heated debate, Sharma and the embassy offered opposing views, with Sharma saying evidence of malnutrition in Gaza is overwhelming and the embassy rejecting any starvation claims.
- Amid crossbench calls, MPs and former premiers pressed for statehood recognition, with Independent MP saying Australians are ready to follow France and Bob Carr urging action.
- Internationally, major allies are moving towards recognition, with France's recognition playing out amid tensions since October 7 and Keir Starmer planning recognition later this year.
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After pledging to recognise a Palestinian state in September, France is co-chairing a UN conference in New York this week in a push to rally other countries behind its lead. A far cry from the “unconditional” support for Israel declared in the wake of the October 7 attacks, French diplomacy seems to be shifting gears.
Labor pressured to recognise Palestinian statehood - ABC listen
Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia is talking to allies about recognising Palestinian state-hood. But the Prime Minister is under increasing pressure to take more action, amid the Israeli embassy's denial of starvation in the Gaza strip.
‘Moral momentum’ to recognise Palestine after UK move
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being urged to help build “moral momentum” to recognise a Palestinian state and end starvation in Gaza. The United Kingdom government released a statement overnight announcing it was prepared to join France in recognising Palestinian statehood in September. My statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and our plan for peace including the recognition of a Palestinian State. pic.twitter.com/aMUCNwJb9z — Keir …
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