13 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Tax overhaul calls ahead of economic reform roundtable; US responds to Australia recognising Palestinian state

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Economics

62 h. ago ‘Not married to one solution’: Trump won’t criticise Albanese’s Palestine state call

When asked specifically about Australia’s move to recognise a Palestinian state, a White House official indicated that while Trump was not going to do so himself, he had an open mind on the issue.

Politics

3 d. ago Former Israeli PM slams ‘lip service’ Palestine call as Labor division mounts

A former Israeli PM has dismissed Australia’s move to recognise Palestine as populist symbolism, but the Albanese government is facing growing calls to impose further sanctions.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Lip service’: Former Israeli prime minister rejects Palestinian recognition

Ehud Olmert, a passionate supporter of a two-state solution and critic of current PM Benjamin Netanyahu, has dismissed Australia’s move to recognise Palestine as a populist act.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Albanese announces plan to recognise Palestinian state; Jewish, Palestinian groups, opposition, Netanyahu slam Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia intends to recognise Palestinian statehood.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN and push for role in Gaza rebuild

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement on Monday, staring down criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese announces plan to recognise Palestinian state; Jewish, Palestinian groups, Opposition, Netanyahu slam Australia

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4 d. ago Australia will recognise a Palestinian state. But what does that actually mean?

Anthony Albanese declared on Monday he would join his Canadian, French and British counterparts in recognising a Palestinian state after decades of faltering negotiations.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Humanity’s best hope’: Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN in September

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement on Monday, staring down criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia news LIVE: PM set to announce plans to recognise Palestinian state; Netanyahu slams Australia over advocacy

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4 d. ago Australia poised to recognise Palestinian state as soon as today

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to imminently announce Australia’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state, following moves by France, the UK and Canada.

Politics

4 d. ago Shameful? Israeli PM slams Australia for decision it has not made

Benjamin Netanyahu assumes Anthony Albanese will recognise Palestinian statehood. With his sharp and emotive jab at Australia, he may even help it happen.

Politics

4 d. ago Israeli Prime Minister defends plan for full takeover of Gaza strip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned threats by Australia and European countries to recognise Palestinian state.

Politics

8 d. ago Australia could recognise Palestinian state within weeks, won’t wait for Trump

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is considering recognising a Palestinian before a major United Nations summit in September.

Politics

1 week ago Australia should recognise Palestine. To not do so only rewards Israel’s crimes

A Palestinian state cannot cure the historical injustices of Israel’s foundation, but it is a vital step towards remedying the past.

Events

2 w. ago Australia recognising Palestine would infuriate Netanyahu – but not the people of Israel

The Albanese government has considered itself a friend of Israel. But Benjamin Netanyahu’s callous mistreatment of Palestinians has gone too far.

Politics