39 h. ago Hamas welcomes Albanese government's decision to recognise Palestinian state

Terrorist group Hamas has welcomed the federal government's decision to recognise a Palestinian state, claiming it vindicates the October 7 attacks.

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42 h. ago Albanese faces backlash after Hamas praises PM’s ‘courage’ on Palestinian recognition

Anthony Albanese said Hamas would be “totally opposed” to Australia’s recognition of Palestine. But the listed terrorist group says it is delighted by the move.

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46 h. ago Hamas praises Albanese’s ‘courage’, claims credit for Palestinian recognition

Anthony Albanese said Hamas would be “totally opposed” to Australia’s recognition of Palestine. But the listed terror group says it is delighted by the move.

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54 h. ago What Albanese must do following his move on Palestinian statehood

The Albanese government joins the push for a two-state solution in the Middle East.

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3 d. ago Albanese accuses Netanyahu of being in ‘denial’ about consequences of war in Gaza

Israel lashed Australia’s decision as a reward for Hamas, citing a claim from the group’s leader that recognising Palestine was one of the “fruits” of the October 7 attack.

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3 d. ago Macron backs Albanese on Palestinian statehood in face of sharp criticism from Israel

Israel lashed Australia’s decision as a reward for Hamas, citing a claim from the group’s leader that recognising Palestine was one of the “fruits” of the October 7 attack.

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3 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.

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3 d. ago The 11 days that made Albanese and Labor change their path on Palestinian recognition

Two weeks ago, the prime minister was unequivocal: there was no move afoot for the Australian government to recognise a Palestinian state. On Thursday, he picked up the phone.

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

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3 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese announces plan for recognition of Palestinian state; Jewish, Palestinian groups, Opposition all react, saying they’re unimpressed; Netanyahu slams Australia

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3 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese announces plan for recognition of Palestinian state; Netanyahu slams Australia

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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.

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7 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.

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9 d. ago PM speaks with Palestinian Authority amid calls to recognise statehood

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a rare phone call with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, promising to meet with him on the sidelines of a crucial global leaders’ meeting next month.

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