Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese said his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu was in "denial" about the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by his nearly two-year-long war on the Palestinian territory.
Mr Albanese’s criticism came a day after he announced Australia would recognise a Palestinian state at next month's UN General Assembly. Australia is the latest member of the G20 after France, the UK and Canada to declare it will recognise a Palestinian state if certain conditions are met.