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Australia Sways From US and Israel, Backs New UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolutions

The UN motion was not backed by Israel or the United States.
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Australia Sways From US and Israel, Backs New UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolutions
Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, speaks to the media at Government House in Auckland, New Zealand on Dec. 6, 2024. Fiona Goodall/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Australia’s Labor government has again swayed from allies the United States and Israel to back two pro-Palestinian resolutions at the United Nations General Assembly.

This as authorities grapple with the firebombing of a Melbourne Jewish synagogue last week, and new anti-semitic vandalism spree in a Jewish community.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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