Australia's Parliament resumed for the first time since the Labor Party's historic majority win, but the event was overshadowed by large-scale pro-Palestinian protests both inside and outside Parliament House.
Demonstrators and some lawmakers demanded the government impose sanctions on Israel, following international condemnation of Israeli actions in Gaza and a rising Palestinian death toll. The Albanese government joined over two dozen countries in calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, labeling some Israeli actions as 'indefensible.' Security was heightened as protesters disrupted official ceremonies and several were detained.
The protests reflect growing public outrage and pressure on the Australian government to take a stronger stance against Israel.
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