The US ambassador to Israel fears Australia's recognition of Palestine will do more harm than good. Photo: Lukas Coch, Darren England/AAP PHOTOS

Australia's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood is a "point of stress" and disagreement with Washington, but the relationship will endure, the US ambassador to Israel says.

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The Albanese government's move to join a group of nations, including Canada and the UK, in backing recognition marks a deepening rift with the Trump administration on foreign policy.

US President Donald Trump overnight criticised countries that had recognised Pa

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