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Rubio Says High Migration Numbers Creating Local Pressure to Recognise Palestine

Rubio shared his view on the coordinated decision of Australia, the UK, Canada and France to recognise a Palestinian state.
Rubio Says High Migration Numbers Creating Local Pressure to Recognise Palestine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump meets with Argentine President Javier Milei during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. AP Photo/Evan Vucci
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
9/24/2025|Updated: 9/24/2025
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says high migration numbers have created domestic political pressure for Australia, the UK, France, and Canada to recognise the Palestinian state.

His comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a firm warning to governments at the United Nations on the need to control their borders.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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