Politics live: Australia to impose ‘targeted measures’ against Israeli settler violence but no ‘blanket-style import ban’

Wong’s caution on Israel trade ban is not cowardice

A blanket ban sounds decisive, but it risks hurting Palestinians as well as Israelis.

Australia prepares fresh Israel sanctions but not settlement trade ban

Australia is set to introduce new sanctions against Israel but has opted not to join other countries in banning trade with Israeli settlements. Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed concerns about the impact of a blanket ban on Australian businesses and the peace process, while reaffirming the necessity for Israel to address settler violence and the implications for a two-state solution.

Australia breaks from international pack on Israeli sanctions

After joining other countries in recognising the state of Palestine, Australia has broken from the pack of other nations in not adopting trade sanctions against West Bank businesses.

‘Deep mistake’: Israel’s warning to Australia

Israel’s ambassador has warned Australia against a UK-style ban on illegal settlements as Labor faces pressure amid a surge in violence.

Australia opts out of ‘moral emergency’ Israeli trade ban

LATIKA M BOURKE: A cast of countries led by the UK has declared a ban on Israeli goods from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank - with Australia a notable omission.

Politics live: Australia to impose ‘targeted measures’ against Israeli settler violence but no ‘blanket-style import ban’