Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unleashed a stern rebuke at Britain, Canada, and Australia, accusing them of “rewarding terror” after their decision to recognise a Palestinian state in the shadow of the devastating 7 October Hamas attack.

More than 140 countries have already taken that step and more are expected to do so at the U.N. General Assembly this week, including France.

Singapore may not recognise Palestine today, but the country will not be "silent onlookers" to the tragedy in Gaza, says Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that such moves would reward "Hamas's monstrous terrorism". The United States has also voiced strong opposition,

Hamas has celebrated the Albanese government’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood as a “victory for Palestinian rights”.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Sunday that his country now recognises the state of Palestine.

A host of countries, including France and Canada, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly next week.