Israel accused of ‘extraordinary’ intervention in Labor politics
Israel's embassy in Canberra issued a statement Monday criticizing Labor's draft policy platform, prompting accusations of inappropriate interference in Australian politics. The platform removed an explicit demand for Hamas to disarm, alarming pro-Israel advocates within the party. Labor sources said discussions were underway before Thursday's national conference, with the disarmament language potentially being reinserted as part of a compromise.
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Published 21 Jul 2026, 06:48 UTC · Updated 21 Jul 2026, 06:50 UTC
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