The European parliament is committed to a two-state solution, but many European countries are following the US lead and denying Palestinian statehood for now.
Recognition of Palestinian statehood was previously held out as an incentive to completing peace negotiations. But that’s changed now, and New Zealand should consider changing its position too.
Australia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood is the result of decades of grassroots activism, but much work remains to be done to achieve Palestinian self-determination.
In a hard-line speech, Peter Dutton has said the Albanese Government has failed to provide moral clarity on Israel and cannot see the danger that antisemitism poses to Australia.
Israel has made it clear that Hamas should have no role in Gaza after the war. But seeking an alternative in the Palestinian Authority is fraught with problems.