Australia will formally recognize Palestine as a state at the UN, in September, breaking from the United States’ position.

According to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the action is in favor of a two-state solution, in which Israel and Palestine coexist peacefully.

He referred to it as "humanity s best hope" for resolving the current violence and the Gaza situation.

The recognition follows promises from the Palestinian Authority to recognize Israel’s right to exist, keep Palestine demilitarized, reform its governance, and exclude Hamas from any future government.

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Australia cannot "wait for a peace process that has stopped moving," according to Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who also described the UN recognition as "a step from despair to hope."

The decision was made in the midst of criticism of Israel s Gaza military operations

More over 60,000 civilians have been died since the Hamas onslaught on October 7, 2023, which claimed 1,200 Israeli lives, according to Palestinian sources.

Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, referred to the action as "shameful" and warned that it might incite violence.

While pro-Palestine organizations hailed the judgment as a historic moment, some Australian Jewish organizations strongly denounced it.

Australia has recognized Palestine with nations such as France, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The action is viewed as a realistic step toward peace and will be formalized at the September UN meeting.