The coalition will mark the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks as the government marks the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks, as Prime Minister Peter Dutton attacked the prime minister for being more than respectful of the 1,200 Israeli lives lost that day. refused to support the motion.
Immediately after Parliament reconvened for the first day of the week, opposition leaders slammed Anthony Albanese for using the motion for personal political gain, saying: “I’m saying what I want,” he said.
Mr Albanese’s motion reiterated the government’s “unequivocal condemnation of Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel” and called for the release of the hostages, while the House of Commons “mourns the deaths of all innocent civilians” and calls for a cease-fire. Ta.
An estimated 1,200 Israelis were killed in an October 7 attack by the terrorist group Hamas, and hundreds more were taken hostage. Some 40,000 Palestinians have died in the ensuing war in Gaza, according to local health authorities.
The two leaders met to negotiate the text of the motion, but Mr Dutton said “unfortunately” no agreement could be reached.
Specifically, the opposition parties took issue with the following three points included in the motion, which go beyond the October 7 attack.
1.The House of Representatives calls on Iran to cease its “destabilizing actions,” condemns Iran’s attacks on Israel, and recognizes Israel’s right to defend itself against these attacks.2.Stressing the need to break the “cycle of violence”, it calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon and “lasting peace” for all peoples in the region.3.He expressed support for a two-state solution as the only option to “ensure a just and lasting peace.”
Mr Dutton said the motion should have been aimed solely at commemorating the anniversary of the attack and the lives of those killed a year ago.
“But of course the Prime Minister is trying to speak from both sides of his mouth, so we are not going to support that in relation to this debate,” he said.
“This prime minister has failed to lead a bipartisan moment in this parliament, which is unprecedented in my memory.
“There is a bipartisan position on these issues, and your predecessors would have had the decency to respect the Jewish community in a way that you do not do today.To that end, Mr. Prime Minister, should be condemned.”
The motion passed in the House of Commons with 85 votes in favor and 54 against, with the Green Party abstaining from voting and independents supporting Labor.
Opposition parties attempted to interrupt the proceedings to introduce their own motions, but were thwarted.
Mr. Dutton’s motion expresses support for Israel and its “inherent right to defend itself and protect its people” and states that “the entire conflict is between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran… through its proxies.” It was supposed to acknowledge that “what is being done” and condemn “their actions.” It seeks to glorify and promote the barbaric acts of terrorist organizations. ”
It would also have acknowledged the “catastrophic” loss of life and mass displacement of Israelis and Palestinians.
Read the government motion
Mr Albanese moved – the House said.
(1) Reiterates our unequivocal condemnation of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel that took place on October 7, 2023, in which more than 1,200 innocent Israelis were killed, the largest single-day death since the Holocaust. resulting in a loss of Jewish lives.
(2) Recognize that hundreds more innocent people were subjected to brutality and violence that day;
(3) Demand the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages.
(4) Condemn the killing of hostages, the inhumane conditions they experienced and the violence, including sexual violence;
(5) My condolences are with all those affected by these heinous acts.
(6) We condemn anti-Semitism in all its forms and stand with Jewish Australians who feel the cold shadow of anti-Semitism extends into our time.
(7) Reiterate Australia’s consistent position for the protection of civilian life and respect for international law;
(8) Recognize the number of Palestinian civilians killed in Gaza and the devastating humanitarian situation, and mourn the deaths of all innocent civilians;
(9) Support continued international efforts to provide humanitarian assistance in Gaza and Lebanon.
(10) Call on Iran to end its destabilizing actions through terrorist organizations such as the Houthis, Hezbollah, and Hamas, condemn Iran’s attacks on Israel, and recognize Israel’s right to defend itself against these attacks.
(11) Stress the need to break the cycle of violence and reduce tensions towards a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, and lasting peace and security for Israelis, Palestinians, Lebanese and all peoples in the region; Support international efforts.
(12) A commitment to a two-state solution in which Israelis and Palestinian states coexist so that Israelis and Palestinians can live safely within internationally recognized borders as the only option to ensure a just and lasting peace. Confirm support.
(13) Recognizes that this conflict is deeply distressing to many people in Australian society;
(14) Condemn all acts of hatred, division and violence and affirm that there is no place for them in Australia. and
(15) Reconfirmation:
(a) Symbols of terrorism and discord are not welcome in Australia and are detrimental to the peace and security of our country;
(b) Undermining social cohesion and cohesion by inciting fear and division endangers Australia’s internal security; and
(c) The responsibility of each Australian to uphold the harmony and unity that characterizes our diverse society, especially in times of adversity.
Read the opposition motion
Mr. Dutton asked for leave to bring his next motion —
The house is:
(1) We unequivocally condemn the attacks on Israel by Hamas and other terrorist organizations that occurred one year ago and the perpetrators’ pledge to repeat these attacks indefinitely;
(2) These heinous acts of terrorism took place after a long period of silence on the Israel-Gaza border, deliberately targeting and killing civilians, including women, children, the elderly, Jews, and Arabs. He acknowledges that he committed rape and mutilation. Similarly, terrorists took hostages and fired indiscriminate rockets into civilian population centers in Israel to cause maximum damage.
(3) Demand the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages.
(4) Condemn the inhumane conditions and violence, including the killing of hostages and the sexual violence experienced by them;
(5) Support Israel and affirm its inherent right to defend itself and protect its people.
(6) Recognize that Israel shares the same liberal democratic values as Australia and other Western nations, and affirm that Israel’s fight is a fight fought against the enemies of civilized peoples throughout the world.
(7) that this entire conflict is between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, that the Islamic Republic of Iran is acting through its proxies, and that all of its proxies are committed to the destruction of the State of Israel; Recognize that.
(8) Acknowledges the devastating loss of life and mass displacement of Israelis and Palestinians as a result of the war instigated by Hamas on October 7, 2023;
(9) We condemn all forms of anti-Semitism and the jealousy and lies that underlie this hateful bigotry.
(10) Commit to redoubling efforts to work with Australia’s Jewish community to ensure that the rise in anti-Semitism in Australian society is appropriately repudiated and addressed;
(11) Highlight the importance of mutual respect as individuals express diverse views on Australia’s conflicts.
(12) We condemn all acts of hatred, division and violence and affirm that there is no place for them in Australia.
(13) Reiterates that each Australian has a responsibility to uphold the harmony and cohesion that characterizes our diverse society, particularly in times of adversity;
(14) Condemn the actions of those who glorify and promote the barbaric acts of terrorist organizations.
(15) Reaffirms that symbols of terrorism and discord are not welcome in Australia and undermine the peace and security of our country.
(16) Condemn all forms of hate speech and violent extremism, including anti-Semitism, as contrary to our shared national values that uphold the freedom and dignity of all Australians. and
(17) point out that fostering fear and division undermines social cohesion and puts Australia’s internal security at risk.
October 7th will be “Pain Day”
Introducing the motion, Mr Albanese reiterated the government’s call for a ceasefire in the Middle East, while acknowledging October 7 will “always be a day of pain”.
He said the government fully agreed with the joint statement released by G7 countries earlier this week that referred to a “dangerous cycle of attack and retaliation”, and Australia’s position was in line with other democracies. He emphasized that
Albanese also cited a statement from US President Joe Biden issued to mark the anniversary, calling for a ceasefire and expressing a desire for Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace.
Mr Albanese said: “Australia remains steadfast in its support of Israel’s right to defend itself. We have always done so and will continue to do so.”
“As we grieve and reflect, we reaffirm the basic principle shared by all humanity: that every innocent life matters. Every Israeli, every Palestinian, every Lebanese. Every It’s an innocent life.”
Meanwhile, Green Party leader Adam Bunt said his party “cannot condemn the extremist Netanyahu government’s war crimes, acknowledge the ongoing genocide in Gaza, or pressure the Netanyahu government to stop it.” “We cannot support the genocide motion, which has been going on for a year.” Invasion of Palestine and Lebanon. ”
In May, prosecutors at the International Criminal Court requested arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders for their roles in the Israel-Gaza war. A decision to grant the warrant has not yet been made.
South Africa has launched proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice under the Genocide Convention. Although a final decision could take years, the ICJ determined that there was a risk of genocide in Gaza by blocking the distribution of aid and allowing Israeli authorities to incite genocide.
Tuesday’s debate came a day after politicians from both sides attended a memorial service on October 7, a public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory.
At a commemorative event in Vaucluse in Sydney’s east, Health Minister Mark Butler told the audience that anti-Semitism was on the rise in Australia “in a way we’ve never seen before”, adding that Israel was He strongly insisted that he had the right to protect the
“If Israel is attacked like it has been in the past, no self-respecting country should be unable to defend itself,” he said.