The Albanese government has shifted Australia's stance in the United Nations by voting to recognize the 'permanent sovereignty' of Palestinians over the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
This marks a significant departure from Australia's previous position and has put the country at odds with key allies like the United States and Israel. The move has drawn criticism from pro-Israel groups within Australia, including the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, which argues that the decision could embolden terrorism.
The vote also highlights growing differences between Australia's foreign policy and that of the US on Middle Eastern issues.
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Australia votes for ‘permanent sovereignty’ of Palestinians in UN
The Albanese government has shifted Australia’s vote in the UN to recognise the “permanent sovereignty” of Palestinians over the occupied territories and of Arabs over the Golan Heights, sharpening its differences with the Biden and incoming Trump administrations on Israel.
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