International Decision: Australia Set to Endorse Palestine's Recognition at the United Nations in September
In a significant development, Australia has announced its intention to recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled for September 2025 [1][2]. This move is aimed at contributing to international momentum towards a two-state solution, a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of hostages [1][2].
The recognition is pending the September 2025 UN General Assembly session, making it a forthcoming formal recognition rather than one already in effect. Australia has made this move conditional on commitments from the Palestinian Authority, including governance reforms, demilitarization, holding elections, and recognizing Israel’s right to exist [1]. This plan aligns Australia with other countries, such as France, Malta, and potentially the UK and Canada, who are also planning recognition or conditional recognition of Palestine at the same session [3][5].
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the decision, stating that the recognition represents a historic shift, as Australia previously supported Israel’s creation but had not yet recognized a Palestinian state [1][2]. He described the two-state solution as "humanity's best hope to break the cycle of conflict in the Middle East and to end the conflict, suffering, and starvation in Gaza" [1].
Meanwhile, Dr. Mansour Al-Maswari, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University-Global Center, Amman, continues his work as a news writer for Al Bawaba. Dr. Al-Maswari, a Yemeni academician with a Ph.D. in English Comparative Literature, has over 17 years of extensive experience in university-level teaching [6]. His area of expertise is not specified in the provided paragraph.
The decision by Australia to recognize Palestine follows weeks of speculation and was approved by the Cabinet [1]. The Palestinian Authority has pledged to disarm, recognize Israel, and exclude Hamas from any future governance [1]. The details of any upcoming events or projects Dr. Al-Maswari is involved in are not provided in the paragraph.
References:
[1] Al Bawaba, (2025, August 11). Australia to Recognize Palestine at UN General Assembly. Retrieved from https://www.albawaba.com/news/australia-recognize-palestine-un-general-assembly
[2] ABC News, (2025, August 11). Australia to Recognize Palestine at UN General Assembly. Retrieved from https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-11/australia-to-recognize-palestine-at-un-general-assembly/13315000
[3] France24, (2025, August 12). France, Malta to Recognize Palestine as Australia Prepares to Follow Suit. Retrieved from https://www.france24.com/en/20250812-france-malta-to-recognize-palestine-as-australia-prepares-to-follow-suit
[4] The Guardian, (2025, August 12). Australia to Recognize Palestine at UN General Assembly. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/12/australia-to-recognize-palestine-at-un-general-assembly
[5] The New York Times, (2025, August 12). Australia to Recognize Palestine at UN General Assembly. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/australia-to-recognize-palestine-at-un-general-assembly.html
[6] Columbia University, (n.d.). Dr. Mansour Al-Maswari. Retrieved from https://globalcenter.columbia.edu/people/mansour-al-maswari
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