The Latest Breaking News from Palestine

Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood; New Zealand may follow

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says two-state solution is ‘humanity’s best hope’ to end suffering in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2025

Australia to recognise Palestine in September, PM Anthony Albanese says

Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting on Monday, Albanese said that Australia’s decision to recognise the Palestinian state will be formalised at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

Euronews · Aug 11, 2025

Australia to recognise Palestine state next month at the United Nations

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise Palestine as a state at the United Nations leaders’ week in late September.

The Conversation · Aug 11, 2025

UK’s chief rabbi criticises Labour’s Palestine pledge at march for hostages

Sir Ephraim Mirvis joins relatives of hostages in calling for their release before any recognition of a Palestinian state

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025

Demonstrators demanding release of Israeli hostages in Gaza clash with pro-Palestine protesters in London

Shouts of ‘free Palestine’ from counter-demonstrators caused disruption as two sides clash near Parliament

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2025

My years reporting on Gaza broke me down. Why did it take so long for the world to become outraged?

Between 2010 and 2013, I was on the ground capturing Israel’s attacks on Palestine. Few wanted to see it

The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2025

PM brushes off push for Israel sanctions as a 'slogan'

Australia has downplayed US criticism of international efforts to recognise Palestine as Anthony Albanese criticises Israel's plan to expand its Gaza offensive.

AAP · Aug 10, 2025

Woman wearing Palestine Action T-shirt arrested in Belfast

Belfast West MLA Gerry Carroll called on Executive ministers to ‘speak up for the right to protest’.

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2025

If Albanese is serious about actions not slogans, there is a way Australia can make a difference for Palestinians

When it comes to recognising Palestine, for once the PM’s characteristic pragmatic caution seems right

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2025

Metropolitan Police make record 532 arrests at London demonstration defying Palestine Action ban

Up to 700 people, including Left-wing activists and Muslim community leaders, gathered in Westminster

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2025