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Andrew Brown

Australia not alone in urging Palestine statehood: PM

Anthony Albanese says real consideration is being given to recognising Palestine as a state. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Anthony Albanese has declared the entire world knows a two-state solution is needed in the Middle East and dismissed pushback as "more nasty negativity".

After Foreign Minister Penny Wong used a major speech to suggest formal recognition of Palestine was the only way to stop endless violence in the region, Mr Albanese said calls for statehood were not radical.

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