All living former prime ministers of Australia, except Paul Keating, have signed a statement organized by the Zionist Federation of Australia, expressing support for Israel's right to defend itself while criticizing the impact on civilians in Gaza.
, released on Monday, was organised by the Zionist Federation of Australia and saw all living former prime ministers sign the statement exceptThe rare statement drew support from across the political spectrum with former Labor and Coalition leaders joining and mirrored the Albanese Government’s diplomatic show of support for Israel whilst also criticising the devastation its defences were causing to civilians in Gaza .
“I think that’s a question for Paul Keating, I would have thought,” the prime minister said on Tuesday. The joint statement - issued by John Howard, Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison - condemned Hamas' “cruel and murderous” October 7 attack and labelled its violence on par with transnational terror group ISIS.
The escalating warfare has seen Gaza pounded by IDF airstrikes killing thousands, but Israel continues to brush off concerns of a humanitarian crisis and has paid no heed to global calls for a ceasefire, instead inching closer to a full-scale ground invasion.Advocacy for the plight of Palestinians caught in the war is gaining global attention, with people marching in rallies of thousands across the world urging Israel to call off its offensives.
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