Australia in the near future intends to declare the recognition of the Palestinian state, the Israeli media report. According to journalists, Australia will make this statement at the United Nations General Assembly in New York today, despite opposition from the United States.
A senior employee of the US President Donald Trump's administration has confirmed that the United States considered such an inappropriate step. Earlier, Politico also reported the UK's intention to recognize the Palestinian state. The United States constantly refused the idea of recognizing the Palestinian state.