Australia's Parliament resumed for the first time since the Labor Party's historic majority win, but the session was overshadowed by widespread pro-Palestinian protests both inside and outside Parliament House.
Demonstrators and some lawmakers demanded the government impose sanctions on Israel over its actions in Gaza, citing the rising Palestinian death toll and recent aid-related deaths. The Albanese government joined over two dozen countries in condemning Israel's conduct and calling for an immediate end to the Gaza war, though critics argue official action has lagged behind public outrage. Security was heightened as protesters interrupted parliamentary proceedings and ceremonial events, reflecting deep divisions and growing pressure on the government to take stronger action.
The events signal a significant shift in Australia's political discourse regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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