Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong have rejected criticism of Australia formally recognising Palestine. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS

Palestinian officials have praised Australia's formal recognition of the battle-scarred nation, despite pushback from Israel and others including some in Donald Trump's party.

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The federal government joined the UK and Canada to officially acknowledge Palestinian statehood in the hope of breathing new life into efforts toward a two-state solution.

"We recognise the legitimate and long-held aspirations of the people of Palestine of a state of their own," Pr

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