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Australia backs UN motion for ‘immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire’ in Gaza

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Australia backs UN motion for ‘immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire’ in Gaza



Country also votes with vast majority of nations to demand Israel reverse its ban on Palestinian aid agency UnrwaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has voted with more than 150 countries at the United Nations to demand that Israel reverse its ban on the Palestinian aid agency Unrwa and to call for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza, in a move which could further increase tensions with Israel.While the decision has been lauded by humanitarian aid groups, it has angered some Jewish groups in Australia, who described it as a “mark of shame” on the country.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/12/australia-votes-for-un-motion-for-permanent-gaza-ceasefire-and-for-israel-to-reverse-unrwa-ban-ntwnfb

Author : Sarah Basford Canales and Josh Butler

Publish date : 2024-12-12 06:30:08

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