Like most Australians, I was horrified when I saw the reports of the terrorist attacks by Hamas criminals on the people of Israel. Israel has the right to defend and protect its citizens. It also has an obligation to. I have every confidence Israel and the...
I also want to touch on some of the political commentary that I’ve read following this horrific terrorist attack. Instead of unequivocally condemning this blatant act of terrorism—the firing of rockets on civilians and the seizure of civilian hostages, including...
I rise to speak in support of the motion moved by the Leader of the Government in the Senate, condemning Hamas’ attacks and expressing that we stand with Israel and recognising Israel’s inherent right to defend itself. I do not support the amendment moved...
Israel does have a right to defend itself, but it has no right to inflict the collective punishment and war crimes that the Israeli government is currently inflicting in Gaza. Senator RICE (Victoria) (19:42): This place, Parliament House, was built on the stolen lands...
Like any sovereign democratic nation, Israel has a right to defend itself and protect its people from terrorism. Australia should support and help Israel in any way that it can, without question. Israel is doing its utmost to ensure that the conflict is contained,...
