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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Alan Vaarwerk

Afternoon Update: Albanese’s strongest Israel condemnation yet; NSW MP guilty of sexual abuse; and saying bye-bye to Spotify

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, expressed major concern over the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, expressed major concern over the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Good afternoon. Anthony Albanese has condemned Israel for “the killing of civilians, including children” seeking aid in Gaza, but stopped short of following France’s lead in committing to recognise a Palestinian state.

In the Australian government’s strongest condemnation of Israel yet, the prime minister said the situation in Gaza “has gone beyond the world’s worst fears”, and the denial of aid “cannot be defended or ignored”.

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