Upon underpinning the decision, Albanese affirmed that peace will be only provisional as long as Israelis and Palestinians do not have their respective permanent states.

According to local media, the prime minister emphasized that Australia will recognize the right of the Palestinian people to have their state.

Albanese won the May general election and made history as the first Australian leader to win a second consecutive term in 21 years.

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