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Meanwhile, a Greens motion to suspend standing orders to recognise a Palestine state was defeated in Parliament by Labor and the Coalition.

Shadow Minister Simon Birmingham urged Australia to oppose it, noting Hamas needs to release the hostages.

‘Anyone who cares for the protection of innocent life must stand against these attacks,’ the prime minister said.

‘There’s a war going on. Wars are awful.’

Canada and Sweden have restored funding to the UNRWA, however, Israel has labelled this decision a ‘big mistake.’

Biden said he was hoping for a ceasefire agreement that will see all hostages released by Monday.

General says the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East will not affect the U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Pelosi’s comments come as pro-Palestine protests have disrupted Democratic events, including her Seattle speech

However, Opposition Home Affairs spokesman James Paterson has sought assurance taxpayer dollars will not end up in the hands of Hamas.

One protest placard read ‘Israel Premier Tech Not Welcome.’

Of the total number of referrals, 2527 violent or extremist online posts were eventually taken down, or 82.8 per cent.

Bllionaire founder and cosmetics heir Ronald Lauder earlier suspended his own support of the University of Pennsylvania.

‘The right to protest is vital, but it shouldn’t trample on the rights of shoppers and businesses trying to enjoy the holiday season.’

The joint appeal emphasises the critical need for diplomatic solutions to address the longstanding tensions in the area, transcending traditional party lines.

Australia should have stood with AUKUS allies the United States and the United Kingdom, Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham said.

A ban on the Nazi salute has received bi-partisan support in Federal Parliament.