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...
I think we all know that there is a very dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the situation for Australians in Gaza and their families at home is deeply distressing. Senator MARIELLE SMITH (South Australia) (14:48): My question is to the Minister for Foreign...
As I said earlier today, Hamas is a terrorist group that rules Gaza with no regard for the safety and security of the Palestinian people who live there. Hamas’s actions have precipitated a devastating situation in Israel and Gaza, and civilians are suffering....
We will continue to engage with members of the Israeli government as is appropriate and necessary, and we intend to judge the government on the policies it pursues and to make our views known when we need to. Australia has been and is a friend of Israel, and that...
