A: Hey there! Any news today?

B: Not much, just the usual stuff. What's up?

A: Well, Australia announced a plan to recognize Palestine! Isn't that exciting?

B: Really?! When will this happen?

A: The Prime Minister said they'll do it at the UN General Assembly in September.

B: I see... So why is this happening?

A: It's because of the bad situation in Gaza for Palestinians. Israel needs to protect civilians and let food and medicine through.

B: Oh, that sounds tough. What did he say about it?

A: He said it's illegal for anyone to forcefully displace people permanently. He also mentioned that other countries are trying to create a Palestinian state as part of a two-state solution.

B: Hmm... I heard New Zealand is thinking about it too, right?

A: Yeah! They'll decide over the next month. France has already made plans for recognition, and some others said they would if certain conditions are met.

B: Wow, this is getting interesting! Let's keep an eye on this story, shall we?
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Australia has become the latest country to announce a plan to recognize the state of Palestine.



Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters on Monday that the government will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September.



Referring to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, Albanese urged Israel to protect civilians and ensure the provision of food and medical supplies.



He said permanent forced displacement of civilians is illegal.



He added that the international community is moving to establish a Palestinian state consistent with a two-state solution.



Also on Monday, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced that the government will carefully weigh up its position over the next month on recognition of a state of Palestine.



France has already declared its plan to recognize Palestinian statehood. Britain and Canada have said they will do so if certain conditions are met.
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Quiz 1:
Which country recently announced a plan to recognize the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September?
A. New Zealand
B. Australia
C. France
D. Canada

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Answers:
Quiz 1: B

Quiz 2:
Which country's Foreign Minister announced that they will carefully weigh up their position over the next month on recognition of a state of Palestine?
A. Britain
B. Australia
C. France
D. Canada

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Answers:
Quiz 2: A

Quiz 3:
Which countries have said they will recognize Palestinian statehood if certain conditions are met? (Choose two)
A. New Zealand
B. Australia
C. France
D. Canada

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Answers:
Quiz 3: B, C