Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:01am on 10 Apr 2024,Wednesday International
Australia's foreign minister, Penny Wong, suggests recognizing Palestine while excluding Hamas, aiming for peace. Opposition and Zionist Federation caution against haste. Wong emphasizes a two-state solution to end violence, criticizes Netanyahu's stance. Simon Birmingham opposes, fearing security risks. Jeremy Leibler of the Zionist Federation calls talks premature. Wong argues recognition could enhance Israel's security by sidelining Hamas. Currently, 140+ nations recognize Palestine, but key players like the US, UK, Germany, and Australia hesitate. UN considers granting Palestine full membership. Gaza conflict kills over 33,000 Palestinians, with widespread destruction and famine threat.
