Labor faces demands to accelerate its timeline to recognise Palestine as Israeli PM labels such a move ‘shameful’

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The Albanese government could announce its decision to recognise Palestinian statehood within days, cabinet sources have confirmed to Guardian Australia.

The confirmation comes hours after the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu - facing growing disapproval over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza - branded Australia and European nations “shameful” for considering recognising a Palestinian state.

Source: Guardian - World News