Australia’s statehood decision not a reward for Hamas, the Palestinian Authority says

Published 14 August 2025, 8:05 am

In light of Australia’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state in September, SBS reporter Rena Sarumpaet has been speaking with the Foreign Minister of the Palestinian Authority – Varsen Aghabekian Shahin – about how a future Palestinian state would be governed. She was asked what commitments the Palestinian Authority gave Australia to secure its recognition.