This is probably the opinion shared by the 25 countries that abstained and the others who voted ‘no’.
(It’s a letter to ‘The Australian’, but I’m sure the writer wouldn’t mind seeing it here.)
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The international push for declaration of a Palestinian state neglects the essential elements of international law and the terms of the Oslo Accords, signed by the Palestinian Authority but never implemented by it. The conditions for statehood are settled borders, effective governance, a stable population and the ability to conduct international relations. On all of these issues, the Palestinians fail. The Palestinians have abrogated the Oslo Accords, which stipulate that neither Israel nor the PA may take actions to establish a Palestinian state except by negotiations. If the Oslo Accords are a treaty usurped by the PA, why should anyone trust any treaty or agreement entered into by the Palestinians? Australia has effectively rewarded Hamas for starting the war in Gaza.Why would Hamas release hostages or lay down its arms when its barbarism has yielded such good results at the UN? Far from encouraging a two-state solution, the vote of Australia and other “useful idiot” countries will ensure further warfare such as that which started on October 7.
