Shock in Australia's ruling party - because of Israel: how the declaration was torpedoed

Australian MP Ed Husic tried to amend the Labor Party platform to include references to the UN investigation findings on the war in Gaza, but the union that supported him withdrew support at the last moment and the move failed. The conference approved a watered-down version that includes criticism of Israel alongside condemnation of Hamas and support for a two-state solution.

Political turmoil in the Australian Labor Party: MP Ed Husic attempted to force a debate at the party's 50th national conference in Adelaide, aiming to adopt a text accusing Israel of "genocide" in Gaza and war crimes in Judea and Samaria. The attempt failed after the union that supported the proposal withdrew support at the last moment. Husic criticized the party's culture, saying its leaders are terrified of open controversy. Instead, a watered-down version was approved, including criticism of construction in Judea and Samaria and the possibility of sanctions, alongside condemnation of Hamas, support for a two-state solution, and recognition of the right of Israelis and Palestinians to live in security. MPs Josh Burns and Bassam Abdo took the stage to express support for the joint platform. The Israeli embassy in Australia criticized the text, arguing it places responsibility for the conflict on one side and weakens the stance against Hamas.