The Greens moved a motion in the Senate on Wednesday afternoon in opposition to 'Israel's invasion of Gaza' amid escalating conflict in the Middle Eastern nation.
The Greens have come under fire after moving a motion in the Senate denouncing Israel's planned"invasion of Gaza", days after the party attempted to condemn the country for its retaliatory strikes against terror group Hamas.The Greens moved a motion in the Senate on Wednesday afternoon in opposition to"Israel's invasion of Gaza" amid escalating conflict in the Middle Eastern nation.
"The reality is, right now, the state of Israel is engaged in the commission of war crimes against the Palestinian population of Gaza," he told the chamber on Wednesday. "It is a real shame that the Greens when Israelis are murdered have to find the first opportunity they can to criticise and condemn Israel," she said.
Western Australia Senator Jordon Steele-John spoke to the motion on Wednesday afternoon. Picture: Supplied Also speaking to Sky News on Wednesday, Greens Leader Adam Bandt insisted his party condemned Hamas'"war crimes" but he refused to shy away from condemnation of Israel's response.
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