General assembly resolution is most highly anticipated UN vote for Australia since it supported an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza in December
Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong addressing the UN general assembly in September 2023. Australia appears likely to back a vote on Palestine’s status after resolution was watered down.Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong addressing the UN general assembly in September 2023. Australia appears likely to back a vote on Palestine’s status after resolution was watered down.
An official with knowledge of the negotiations said the most recent version circulated by the United Arab Emirates was significantly watered down from earlier drafts and demonstrated “major concessions” by the Palestinians and the Arab Group.about the “devastating” consequences of an impending Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than 1 million Palestinians have taken shelter.
On the eve of the UN vote, YouGov released polling showing that more Australians supported Palestinian statehood than opposed it, but a very large proportion – 44% – were unsure.
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