US Ambassador Says Ties With Australia at ‘Point of Stress’ Over Palestine Recognition

US Ambassador Says Ties With Australia at ‘Point of Stress’ Over Palestine Recognition

The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has strongly criticised Australia’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state, calling Washington’s response one of “very, very strong disappointment” and even “disgust.” Huckabee said the move would embolden Hamas, stall progress with the Palestinian Authority, and push Israel closer to annexing parts of the West Bank—land Palestinians want for a future state. “We feel like the government of Austral…

Australian National Review - US Ambassador Says Ties With Australia at ‘Point of Stress’ Over Palestine Recognition

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong (L) listens to Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he speaks during a press conference in Canberra, Australia on Aug. 11, 2025. Hilary Wardhaugh/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has strongly criticised Australia’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state, calling Washington’s response one of “very, very strong disappointment” and even “disgust.” Huckabee said …

Australia’s recognition of Palestine

The Vatican City flag flies alongside the flag of Palestine outside the U.N. headquarters in New York Oct. 1, 2015. The Vatican’s flag erroneously has a papal tiara with a red base when the official flag has white base. (CNS photo/Courtesy UN Photo) The Australian Government’s decision to recognise Palestine is a historic step and one that aligns with the values of fairness and dignity deeply cherished in our nation. For Palestinian Christians i…