“The advancements and momentum we’re witnessing are encouraging, yet they come with conditions. It’s crucial to ensure that Hamas has no part in any prospective leadership.”

“We need to determine if it aligns with our national interests and the principles that the Australian government has consistently supported across party lines for many years, advocating for a two-state solution.”

James Paterson said Palestinian recognition would be “premature” before reaching a two-state solution. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young said the federal government must formally recognise a Palestinian state.

“It’s time to be recognising the state of Palestine … in line with comparable countries across the world,” she told Sky News.

Canada to recognise Palestinian state

Mark Carney said the policy shift was necessary to preserve hopes of a two-state solution. Source: AP / Adrian Wyld

Carney said his decision was informed by Canada’s “long-standing” belief in a two-state solution to the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict.