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Global ResearchFeb 22
Australia Foreign Minister Floats Recognition of Palestinian Statehood
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The Facts
Australia's Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, on Tuesday, said that the two-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict was "the only hope to break the endless cycle of violence," implying Canberra could recognize Palestinian statehood.
Arguing that a Palestine state would be supportive of Israel and be detrimental to Hamas and Iran, Wong called on the Israeli government to halt its Rafah invasion plan and modify its military campaign to protect civilians.
The Spin
Pro-Palestine narrative
The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, aimed to establish peace between Israel and Palestine but have failed due to various factors, such as settlement expansions and leadership issues. To rectify this, a paradigm shift is crucial, starting with the recognition of Palestinian statehood and equal negotiations. The current imbalance must be corrected for a just and lasting peace — potentially through global arbitration mechanisms on behalf of the Palestinian people.
Pro-Israel narrative
Some nations' move to push for official recognition of a Palestinian state contradicts efforts for mutual Israeli-Palestinian recognition within a responsible two-state solution framework that also meets Israel's national security needs. These efforts lack a legal and historical basis, especially as Palestinian leadership fails to meet essential statehood criteria. It could encourage terrorism and be detrimental to regional stability.