The Australian Labor Party has publicly endorsed Israel's right to defend itself following the October 7 Hamas attacks, marking a significant shift in the party's stance.
Health Minister Mark Butler delivered the strongest defense of Israel to date, emphasizing the growing threat of anti-Semitism in Australia. This move has been praised by former Labor senator Stephen Conroy, who highlighted its importance for the Australian-Jewish community.
Despite this, some within the party remain ambivalent about the broader conflict in the Middle East.
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Labor endorsing Israel sends an ‘important’ message to the Australian-Jewish community
Former Labor senator Stephen Conroy lauded the Labor government’s endorsement of Israel’s right to strike back. Health Minister Mark Butler has delivered Labor’s strongest defence of Israel since Hamas’ October 7 massacre.
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