…the Israeli settlements constitute a war crime under the Fourth Geneva Convention and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, both of which Australia is a party to. …It is essential that Australia not undermine either the established international rule...
Not only are the foreign minister’s statements on Israeli settlements at odds with Australia’s ratification of the Geneva Convention; they are also out of step with Australian public opinion. In these statements she is sending a message that Australia’s support for...
No doubt it was his [Arieal Sharon] record in the military arena as a defender of Israel that gave him the political capital and the capacity to make what was a fiercely contested decision in Israel at the time. In that political role I think he has been a great role...
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...
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...
