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The UN motion was not backed by Israel or the United States.
The Labor government has faced criticism for trying to appease both Israel and Palestine supporters.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke described granting the visas as ’some of the happiest meetings’ he has ever had.
Two members of the synagogue were forced to flee.
The move has been criticised by the federal opposition who say it alienates key allies Israel and the United States.
The man is alleged to have caused over $100,000 in damage.
The cancellation of the opening event angered Victorian Premier who accused the protest group of ‘choosing to politicise Christmas.’
The Albanese Labor government has backed a UN draft resolution that would proclaim sovereignty over resources in the disputed territories for Palestinians.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong was heckled and ended up leaving the stage as she gave an address on international relations.
Police are investigating the incident.
Massive shows of solidarity were held around the country in the wake of the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel.
Australia has held back its vote at the UN urging Israel to pull back from The West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem.
A pianist’s decision to play a work dedicated to journalists killed in Gaza set off a firestorm of debate in Australia and lasting consequences for some people.
The protest was the longest running encampment in the country.
The orchestra now states it was an error cancelling pianist Jayson Gillham’s performance.
However, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed confidence in Australia’s security system.
The envoy’s role will be to shore up social cohesion as communities remain divided over the Middle-East conflict.
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.
