The Albanese Labor government has backed a UN draft resolution that would proclaim sovereignty over resources in the disputed territories for Palestinians.
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged the Israeli government to rescind it’s ban on aid agency UNRWA, saying humanitarian work must continue.
Spurred by a plea from the family of Zomi Frankcom, killed in an Israeli airstrike, Australia will work toward getting a UN declaration to protect aid workers.
Clare O‘Neil says Australians need to reflect on the fact that they’re ’very lucky’ to live in a country where political differences are resolved peacably.