Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has proposed the potential recognition of a Palestinian state as part of a two-state solution with Israel.

Wong has called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has advised Israel against a ground invasion of Rafah.

Former ADF chief Mark Binskin has been appointed to investigate the death of an Australian aid worker in Israeli air strikes, with the expectation of full cooperation from Israel.

The conflict escalation in Gaza follows a cross-border attack by Hamas, resulting in numerous casualties and a humanitarian crisis.

The UK's stance on recognizing Palestinian statehood hinges on whether Hamas is in control of Gaza.

Internationally, there is a re-evaluation of the Palestinian statehood issue, with the Palestinian Authority seeking UN membership and some European countries having already recognized Palestinian statehood.