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Global Political Tensions and Australia's Foreign Policy Outlook: A Summary

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Australia's Position

The discussion opens with an examination of the ongoing turmoil resulting from recent statements surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Ed Husix's call for declaring a state of Palestine, bolstered by statements from Sir Keir Starmer, contrasts with Australia's current stance, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese explicitly stating he would not declare a Palestinian state. The debate hinges on whether internal pressure within Australia might influence a shift in policy similar to the recent UK stance.