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Australia's foreign policy and coverage tend to reflect a pronounced anti-Israel bias that simplifies the complex reality of the conflict. Politicians and media outlets often frame Israel as the aggressor, despite it acting within its rights to defend its civilian population against indiscriminate attacks from a terrorist organization that has not only launched attacks but also taken hostages.
The narrative promoted by some Australian officials and media distort the facts—claiming that Israel aims to prolong the war or that it deliberately targets civilians. Such accusations overlook the fact that Israel repeatedly offers ceasefire options and seeks to avoid civilian casualties even amid a hostile and dangerous environment.