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 several MPs, including Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi, called for sanctions against Israel over its actions in Gaza, leading to Faruqi being sanctioned by the Senate for her protest. The Albanese government joined over two dozen countries in condemning Israel's conduct in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid. The protests and political fallout highlight growing public and political pressure on the Australian government to take a stronger stance against Israel.
The events mark a significant moment of unrest and division in Australian politics over the Gaza conflict.
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