UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli strike in Gaza. The incident has heightened concerns about the safety of journalists covering the conflict. Separately, Australia has announced its intention to recognize a Palestinian state this year, joining a growing number of nations taking similar steps. This pledge marks a significant shift in Australia's policy and comes amid increasing international pressure for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. DW is reporting comprehensive coverage of both developments.