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Australia Foreign Minister Sanctions Israeli Youths Over Alleged Acts of Torture
The Australian Jewish Association has questioned the foreign minister’s involvement.
Australia Appoints ‘Special Envoy’ to Combat Antisemitism Amid Israel-Hamas War
The envoy’s role will be to shore up social cohesion as communities remain divided over the Middle-East conflict.
Fatima Payman Quits Labor Over Stance on Palestinian State
West Australian Senator Fatima Payman has announced she has quit Labor following her move to cross the floor in voting in favour of a Palestinian state.
‘Zionism Is Fascism’: Jewish MP’s Office Targeted With Fires, Windows Smashed
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called on those involved to ‘dial it down.’ Deputy Victorian Liberal Leader David Southwick said the attack was ‘unacceptable.’
Australia Looking to Provide Support to Reform Palestinian Authority
Another $10 million in humanitarian assistance for Gaza has recently been announced by the Australian government.
White House Confirms ‘Innocent People' Were Killed in Israeli Hostage Rescue Mission
Jake Sullivan also responded to Hamas’s claim that three other hostages, including an American, were killed during the operation.
US Consulate in Sydney Attacked With a Sledge Hammer, Hamas Symbol Graffitied
The individual was wearing a dark coloured hoodie with their face hidden, police CCTV footage shows.
