Australia to recognise a Palestinian state, joining France, Britain and Canada to do so

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday that Australia will recognise a Palestinian state, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signalling they would do so.

His remarks followed weeks of urging from within his Cabinet and from many in Australia to recognise a Palestinian state.

This also amid growing criticism from officials in his government over suffering and starvation in Gaza.

Australia's government has also criticised plans announced in recent days by Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu for a fresh, sweeping military offensive in Gaza.

Albanese told reporters after a Cabinet meeting Monday that Australia's decision to recognise a Palestinian state will be formalised at the United Nations General Assembly in September.