'The US voted against the proposal along with Israel.'

This is kinda huge.

Post-Trump election, Albanese govt suddenly breaks ranks with the US and votes for two separate initiatives at the UN recognising Palestinian sovereignty, the sort of stuff that previously would have been opposed or abstained on.

It's a signal - and a very strong one - that it is not business as usual between the current elected government of Australia and the incoming US administration.

About fucking time, but good job again Minister Wong and the Labor govt.

abc.net.au/news/2024-11-15/aus…

via @DavidNorth

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Australia backs UN proposal recognising 'permanent sovereignty' of Palestinians over natural resources

The vote by Australia in a UN committee puts the country at odds with the United States and Israel, and has angered Australia's Jewish lobby groups.

^{Matthew Doran (ABC News)}