Australia PM says Israel's Netanyahu 'in denial' about Gaza war

Australian PM Anthony Albanese accuses Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu of being "in denial" about Gaza war consequences, leading Australia to announce recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September. Pressure on Israel to end the conflict grows amid reports of starvation deaths in Gaza, with Israel denying the accusations and blaming UN agencies for aid delivery delays. The decision to recognize a Palestinian state draws mixed reactions in Australia, with criticism from some Jewish groups and opposition leaders, while Palestinian activists see it as insufficient.