3 d. ago Former Israeli PM slams ‘lip service’ Palestine call as Labor division mounts

A former Israeli PM has dismissed Australia’s move to recognise Palestine as populist symbolism, but the Albanese government is facing growing calls to impose further sanctions.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Lip service’: Former Israeli prime minister rejects Palestinian recognition

Ehud Olmert, a passionate supporter of a two-state solution and critic of current PM Benjamin Netanyahu, has dismissed Australia’s move to recognise Palestine as a populist act.

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4 d. ago The 11 days that made Albanese and Labor change their path on Palestinian recognition

Two weeks ago, the prime minister was unequivocal: there was no move afoot for the Australian government to recognise a Palestinian state. On Thursday, he picked up the phone.

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5 d. ago Shameful? Israeli PM slams Australia for decision it has not made

Benjamin Netanyahu assumes Anthony Albanese will recognise Palestinian statehood. With his sharp and emotive jab at Australia, he may even help it happen.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump says Palestinian recognition a threat to trade talks in warning to Australia

The United States president has warned that Palestinian recognition could threaten talks as Labor ministers on Thursday welcomed international momentum for a two-state solution.

Events

4 w. ago Israel strike hits church which the former Pope called every day

An Israeli shell slammed into the compound of Gaza’s only Catholic church on Thursday, killing two people and wounding several others, according to witnesses and church officials.

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4 w. ago Israel bombs the Gaza church that late pope called every day

An Israeli shell slammed into the compound of the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip, killing three people and wounding 10 others, including the parish priest who regularly spoke to Pope Francis about the war’s toll.

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