The violation of international laws and human rights abuses carried out by Israel are not new and they are not unknown. We cannot say that we do not see. The Australian government continues to be on the wrong side of history in the failure to recognise and address...
Whilst I was there, over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails were on hunger strike, protesting for their basic human rights, like medical treatment, family visits and access permits for visits. These demands were regarded by NGOs around the world as just,...
Responses provided by DFAT to matters taken on notice during Senate Estimates on the issues of Australian aid to Palestine, Israeli settlement expansion, military trials of Palestinian children and the cancellation of Bassem Tamimi’s visa. First, we were asked...
Questioned whether the Palestinian Authority provides financial support for families of suicide bombers. Senator Abetz: In relation to the Middle East and the Palestinian Authority, there have been some suggestions that the authority may provide financial support, if...
Questioned whether Australia is still committed to a two-state solution and sought clarification of Australia’s position on UN Security Council resolution No. 2334 which affirmed the illegality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Can you confirm for us that...