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Australia Votes with 158 Countries to Recognize Palestinian Sovereignty at UN on Wednesday Evening

Nov 14, 2024, 07:22 PM

Australia, along with 158 other countries including the UK and New Zealand, voted in favor of recognizing permanent Palestinian sovereignty at a United Nations committee meeting on Wednesday evening. This marks a significant shift for Australia, which has abstained or voted against similar resolutions for over 20 years. The United States and Israel voted against the proposal. The decision has angered local pro-Israel groups in Australia and has been criticized by the Coalition, which described the move as 'shameful.'