Why Netanyahu calls Australia ‘shameful’

In a move that will further anger the Israeli leader, Australia will recognise a Palestinian state in September following declarations from the UK, France and Canada.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the situation in Gaza has gone beyond the world’s worst fears.

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says recognising Palestinian statehood is a win for Hamas and he’s defending his decision to expand the war in Gaza. 

Today, ABC Middle East correspondent Allyson Horn on Netanyahu’s war plans and why his own military is opposed to them. 

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Allyson Horn, ABC Middle East correspondent