Far from representing the Palestinian people, Hamas undermines Palestinian needs and aspirations. We continue to call for the unconditional release of all hostages. We stand with Israel and reiterate its right to defend itself. The Australian government reiterates our...
As I told this place earlier this week, our calls for international humanitarian law to be respected are about protecting innocent life. But they are also about our shared interests. They are about containing this conflict—and containing this conflict matters. If...
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...
One of the things that we hear from the Greens and others with regard to Palestine is that it is all about peace, that they are a peace-loving people and they would love a peaceful solution. Having spent some time over in the Middle East, including in the office of...