Australia recognising Palestine a ‘political fig leaf’ without sanctions, Palestine Advocacy Network head says

APAN and Greens urge Albanese to take more steps against Israel while Coalition claims announcement helps Hamas

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The Albanese government’s announcement it will recognise Palestinian statehood at the United Nations next month has been dubbed a “political fig leaf” by Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, which called on the government to cut ties with Israel.

Labor’s move has also been met with criticism by the Coalition, which said it supports a two-state solution although it called recognition at the September meeting premature. Others, including Labor MPs and advocates, have welcomed the announcement.