Anthony Albanese’s long held hopes for Palestinian statehood
Today, press gallery veteran Paul Bongiorno on the growing political momentum behind the case for statehood and the private phone calls shaping Albanese’s plans.
Anthony Albanese has been waiting decades to recognise a Palestinian state.
Now, as countries like France, Canada and the UK all declare their own intention to do so, the Prime Minister is weighing up how Australia will respond.
It’s a delicate balance – with competing pressures from within his own party, and an opposition denying there’s a starvation crisis in Gaza.
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Today, press gallery veteran Paul Bongiorno on the growing political momentum behind the case for statehood and the private phone calls shaping Albanese’s plans.
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Guest: Press gallery veteran Paul Bongiorno
