Australia's Parliament resumed for the first time since the Labor Party's historic majority win, but the session was overshadowed by large 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, with several protests disrupting official proceedings. The Albanese government joined over two dozen countries in condemning Israel's aid model and urging an immediate end to the Gaza war, reflecting growing public and political pressure.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described recent attacks on aid seekers in Gaza as 'completely indefensible.' The events highlight increasing domestic and international scrutiny of Australia's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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