Australia PM says Netanyahu 'in denial' over suffering in Gaza

TOPSHOT - Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during a press conference in Canberra on August 11, 2025. Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on August 11. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/ AFP)

SYDNEY: Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pic) said on Tuesday (Aug 12) his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu was "in denial" about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a day after announcing Australia would recognise a Palestinian state for the first time.

Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at next month's United Nations General Assembly, Albanese said on Monday, a move that adds to international pressure on Israel after similar announcements from France, Britain and Canada.