I will seek further advice, but my recollection is that a call was requested after the attack. My recollection is that, when I last spoke to the Prime Minister’s office about this, the call had not yet been scheduled. Obviously, there has been a lot of...
What I would say, Senator—and you would be aware from my comments from day one and my speech to this chamber in relation to the motion which was passed—we recognise Israel’s right to defend itself. What I have also said is that how Israel conducts this conflict...
The state of Israel is not acting in self-defence. The war on Gaza and the invasion of Gaza by the state of Israel need to end. One thing I cannot comprehend is how this morning the overwhelming majority of this Senate, including ALP and opposition senators, could...
The attacks on Israel by Hamas were terrorist attacks and have been rightfully condemned. It is also right to condemn any indiscriminate attacks that target civilian targets, especially hospitals. But in the aftermath the first imperative must be protecting civilian...
I want to say, firstly, that I strongly condemn the attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists and fully support Israel’s right to self-defence. This attack on Israel is the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. I call upon all Australians to show their support...
