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Although the federal government has said statehood is a matter of “when, not if”, it has been hesitant to set a timeline, with the prime minister previously saying any UN resolution would need to guarantee the designated terror group Hamas played no role in the future nation.
‘Unique opportunity’ to isolate Hamas
On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Penny Wong revealed Australia is working with other countries on recognition to ensure its concerns are met.
“We want to ensure work with others to ensure that Hamas has no role in a future Palestinian state, and we do have a unique opportunity at this time with the international community to isolate Hamas.”
More than 140 of the 193 UN member states already recognise the Palestinian state, including European Union member states Spain and Ireland.
The Australian government has taken issue with the Israeli position.