Vote marks a change to the nation’s official stance held for more than two decadesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has split with the US and voted with 156 other countries at the United Nations to demand the end of Israel’s “unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as rapidly as possible”.The vote marks Australia’s return to the position for the first time in more than two decades.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/dec/04/australia-backs-un-resolution-end-israel-occupation-palestine
Author : Sarah Basford Canales
Publish date : 2024-12-04 00:43:00
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Australia splits with US to back UN resolution demanding end to Israel occupation of Palestinian territories
