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A prominent point of debate is whether Australia should even comment on the Middle East conflict. Critics contend that Australia is not directly involved in the crisis, emphasizing that it is not our "war." While nations can express opinions, many believe that the government's comments have been unnecessarily confrontational or partisan. The overarching sentiment is that Albanese and Wong are engaging in what some describe as "aggressively undergraduate" political posturing—a reference to simplistic, emotionally driven left-wing rhetoric from university debates.
This tone, critics argue, only alienates Australia from its traditional allies and damages its diplomatic standing on the international stage.