Finally on this topic, I’m interested in formulating language and a response. How do you work in terms of speaking to one Australian diplomat who is in that jurisdiction, whether it be what we’re seeing in South Sudan, Israel or Gaza? How are you dealing...
Anyway, the report also reports on almost 28,000 Palestinians who have been killed by Israeli attacks. Seventy per cent of those killed are reported to be women and children, and there are another almost 68,000 Palestinians who are injured, as well as 156 UNRWA staff...
We know that Australia has announced a pause in its funding pending reassurance that UNRWA’s processes remain robust. What has been paused—I think there was a reference in earlier statements about that—and have any other countries taken the same action? Senator...
Obviously, there are many issues that we will wish to traverse today across global affairs, including particular issues in the Middle East, and my colleagues will assist in pursuing and delving into some of those. You concluded your opening statement with the words,...
The linchpin of humanitarian support there is UNRWA; it does lifesaving work. However, the recent allegations against UNRWA staff are serious and cannot be ignored. UNRWA’s lifesaving work is why Australian governments of both stripes have provided funding to it...
