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Labor friends of Palestine criticise Australia’s decision not to join sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 10, 2026 • Originally reported by Tom McIlroy Political editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Australia declined to join move by UK, Canada and France in banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Labor party members have criticised the federal government for not following the UK, Canada and France in banning trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, urging Penny Wong to mount a stronger response to violence against Palestinians.

The Labor Friends of Palestine group wrote to the foreign minister on Wednesday, calling for Australia to join a coordinated approach with allies and partners overseas, in line with changes to the party’s national platform agreed in July.

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