‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance

30/07/2025 11:37 The Guardian

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising PalestineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has criticised calls for further actions against Israel as “slogans” as he faces intensifying pressure from his own MPs, Labor members and the Greens to reconsider its position on the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.It comes as the Zionist Federation of Australia, a national Jewish organisation, reveals it is “deeply troubled” by the scenes in Gaza and has urged Israel to ensure sufficient aid flows to Palestinian civilians “without delay”. Continue reading...

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