Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada, BBC reported.

Albanese said the decision came after the Palestinian Authority agreed to demilitarize, hold elections, recognize Israel’s right to exist, and exclude Hamas from any future government.

Israel condemned the move as “rewarding terrorism,” while the US reiterated it would not recognize Palestine. The Palestinian Authority says the recognition reflects growing global support for self-determination.

Palestine is recognized by 147 UN member states and holds “permanent observer” status without voting rights, according to BBC.