15 Diplomats Pen Letter to PM Calling for Recognition of Palestinian State

15 former diplomats have written to the prime minister, urging him to immediately recognise a Palestinian state.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on July 30, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Fifteen former diplomats have penned a letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying it would be “difficult” to represent their country going forward given the perceived lack of action by the government on Gaza.

“We are Australians who have represented our nation in many countries. We would find it difficult to do so now,” wrote the 15 diplomats, many of whom are ex-ambassadors.