Australia Switches up UN Vote in Favour of Palestinian Sovereignty Over Resources

The Albanese Labor government has backed a UN draft resolution that would proclaim sovereignty over resources in the disputed territories for Palestinians.

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The Albanese Labor government will vote in favour of a draft United Nations (U.N.) resolution to recognise the permanent sovereignty of Palestinians over the natural resources in disputed territories.

The government’s support comes even after a spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said Australia did not agree with “everything in the resolution.”