Australia's Parliament reopened amid dramatic scenes, with pro-Palestinian protesters both inside and outside the building demanding sanctions against Israel over its actions in Gaza.
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi staged a high-profile protest in the Senate, resulting in her being sanctioned and banned from overseas parliamentary delegations. The government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, joined over two dozen countries in condemning Israel's conduct in Gaza, calling some actions 'completely indefensible.' Despite growing public and political pressure, the government has stopped short of imposing sanctions, leading to frustration among activists and some Labor Party members.
The session highlighted deep divisions within Australian politics over the Gaza conflict and the country's foreign policy stance.
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