Australia values its longstanding relationship with Israel, which is based on shared values, common interests and strong political, economic, cultural and social ties. This is a relationship that was fostered during Mr Sharon’s prime ministership and that...
The history of modern Israel, from its establishment, through numerous wars to the current decade, has been a struggle, and Ariel Sharon’s whole life has been bound up with this struggle. What we do know is that a man who left the public stage a number of years...
I extended our deep condolences to Ariel Sharon’s family, to the President and Prime Minister of Israel, and to the Israeli people on the passing of a man who dedicated his life to the nation of Israel…Throughout decades of service to the Israeli people,...
Ariel Sharon will loom large in the memories of his people and his country. He will be remembered as a great friend in the history of Australia. The nation of Israel and the Israeli people will deeply feel his loss. Full speech Mr SHORTEN (Maribyrnong—Leader of the...
Ariel Sharon was one of the architects of modern Israel. He was one of the founding fathers of the state of Israel. He was a soldier who fought during Israel’s major historic wars before going on to become a political leader. Full speech Mr ABBOTT...
