Rockets fired by Palestinian terrorists from Gaza City are intercepted by the Israeli Iron Dome defense missile system in the early hours of Oct. 8, 2023. Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images
Hamas is “playing for time” and should release all hostages, not just a couple, according to Australia’s Liberal-National Coalition parties.
The release of two out of more than 200 hostages was not any “great humanitarian gesture,” said Australia’s shadow foreign affairs minister, Simon Birmingham.
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]
