Australia's Parliament resumed amid widespread pro-Palestinian protests both inside and outside the building, with demonstrators and some lawmakers demanding the government impose sanctions on Israel over its actions in Gaza.
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi was sanctioned by the Senate for her protest during the opening session, highlighting deep divisions within the political landscape. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the federal government joined over two dozen countries in condemning Israel's conduct in Gaza, calling recent attacks on aid seekers 'completely indefensible.' Despite growing public and political pressure, the government has so far stopped short of imposing direct sanctions, leading to frustration among activists and some Labor Party members.
The protests and parliamentary debates underscore a significant shift in Australia's political discourse regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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