Australia also voted with the vast majority of world nations to demand Israel reverse its ban on the Palestinian aid agency Unrwa
to demand Israel reverse its ban on the Palestinian aid agency, Unrwa, and for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, in a move which could further increase tensions with Israel.
A separate motion in support of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees , calling for the Israeli Knesset to reverse laws banning the agency from operating in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, passed with 159 in support, nine against and 11 abstaining.Guardian Australia understands the federal government had reservations with the resolutions’ drafting, but supported the underlying principles.
Larsen called on Unrwa to address any credible allegations against its staff, and to ensure accountability for any breaches – saying “any involvement or affiliation with terrorist organisations cannot be tolerated.”
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