Australia's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise the state of Palestine at a meeting of the UN General Assembly in September.

It follows recent similar declarations by Canada, the UK, and France.

The decision also comes amid growing condemnation of Israel's plan to take over Gaza, announced last week. Today, we're breaking down what this recognition means.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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Australia's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood