Australia says Palestinian UN membership bid builds peace momentum
Australia voted on Friday with the overwhelming majority of the UN General Assembly in backing the resolution that would effectively recognize a Palestinian state.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks during a news conference on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, New York, US, September 20, 2022.(photo credit: REUTERS/BRENDAN MCDERMID)ByREUTERS