Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will officially recognise Palestine as a state. The opposition is concerned that this announcement could widen the gap between Australia and the United States.
Professor Samina Yasmeen (AM), Director of the Centre for Muslim States and Societies and Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Western Australia, Perth, believes that recognising the Palestinian state could create opportunities for "restoring peace in the future.
The Israeli ambassador to Australia said that this decision will "strengthen Hamas" and weaken efforts for peace.
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