Australia plans to recognise Palestinian state within days, Sydney Morning Herald reports

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia plans to recognise a Palestinian state as early as Monday following similar moves by France, Britain and Canada, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could sign off on the move after a regular cabinet meeting on Monday, the SMH reported, citing unidentified sources.

Albanese’s office did not immediately respond to a request seeking comment.

France and Canada last month said it planned to recognise a Palestinian state, while Britain has…