India, Aug. 11 -- Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday, aligning with leaders of France, Britain and Canada who have signalled similar moves.

The announcement follows weeks of calls from Cabinet members and public voices urging recognition, amid mounting criticism within the government over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

After a Cabinet meeting on Monday, Albanese said, "A two-state solution is humanity's best hope to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and to bring an end to the conflict, suffering and starvation in Gaza," reported Associated Press.

The Australian PM added that the decision would be formalised at the United Nations General Assembly in S...