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Australia’s Parliament resumes with pro-Palestinian protests and calls for Israel sanctions
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 22 – Protesters demand Australia impose state sanctions on Israel amid ongoing Gaza conflict, citing over 59,000 Palestinian deaths since 2023, despite limited current sanctions on individuals.
- Australia's Parliament resumed on July 22, 2025, with hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathering outside Parliament House in Canberra.
- The protest occurred after Australia joined a coalition of 27 countries in condemning Israel’s attack on Gaza and urging an urgent cessation of hostilities.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leads a large Labor majority after the May elections, while Opposition Leader Sussan Ley presides over a significantly reduced Coalition with 43 MPs.
- The joint statement condemns Israel for its limited provision of aid and the severe harm inflicted on civilians, while Israel denies committing genocidal acts and places responsibility for the conflict on Hamas.
- The events underscore ongoing tensions around Gaza's humanitarian crisis, hostage negotiations, and increased calls within Australia for sanctions against Israel.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Australia’s parliament reopening
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