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Anthony Albanese’s long held hopes for Palestinian statehood

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.

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

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