Australia's Parliament resumed for the first time since the Labor Party's historic majority win, but the session was overshadowed by large-scale pro-Palestinian protests both inside and outside Parliament House.
Demonstrators and several lawmakers demanded the government impose sanctions on Israel, condemning its actions in Gaza and expressing outrage over the rising Palestinian death toll. The Albanese government joined over two dozen countries in a joint statement criticizing Israel's aid model and calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza. The protests included silent demonstrations in the Senate and disruptions to official ceremonies, reflecting growing public and political pressure on the government to take stronger action.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described some of Israel's actions as 'completely indefensible,' signaling a shift in Australia's official stance.
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