Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has moved a motion in parliament condemning Hamas' attack, which he said had targeted innocent Israelis and left Palestinians 'paying a devastating price'.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Hamas’ attack on Israel has "chilled every Australian heart", declaring the group an enemy of Jewish people and "all peace-loving Palestinians", who are also "paying a devastating price for this terrorism".
"There is no question that Israel has the right to defend itself against a terrorist organisation, and to take strong action against it. But we join the call from President Biden and other partners for Israel to operate by the rules of war." Labor will provide an additional $10 million to a package designed to improve security at places of worship and religious schools, amid fears the conflict could stoke religious tensions in Australia.
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