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Albanese says discussions on Palestinian statehood, two-state solution are taking place' globally
Moving back to the Australian government's discussions regarding a Palestinian state (see earlier posts): Albanese was asked about comments from Peter Dutton last night, accusing Penny Wong of being reckless" in advocating for Palestinian statehood as essential to sustainable Middle East peace.
A two-state solution is required in the Middle East to break the cycle that has been there for my entire lifetime. I think Australians want to see that and I want Israel to exist within secure borders in safety, security and prosperity, but I also want justice for Palestinians...
Well, they are taking place and you're aware they're taking place because you would have broadcast comments from people like David Cameron... who made similar comments, the comments of President Biden speaking [of] a two-state solution. Every one of our like-minded partners. I've issued joint statements with the prime ministers of Canada and New Zealand, three of the Five Eyes partners, calling for a two-state solution.
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