PM Albanese says move 'part of a coordinated global effort' for two-state solution, Hamas may take no part in state; New Zealand FM says recognition 'matter of when, not if'

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the decision, while Australian Jewish and Palestinian groups expressed differing views on its impact.

After similar announcements by France, Britain and Canada, Australia said it would act at the United Nations General Assembly session next month.

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at next month's United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday that the country will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Albanese said during a press con

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday that Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at the General Assembly of the United Nations in September. Australia joins the UK, France and Canada in announcing plans to recognize a Palestinian state.

Australia plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in September, following similar intentions by Canada, France, and the U.K.