Anthony Albanese has criticized Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the country’s embassy in Canberra for claiming that there is no starvation crisis in Gaza. The Australian Prime Minister also expressed concerns about journalists being restricted from visiting the besieged Palestinian territory. The Greens party is pushing for the government to impose further sanctions on members of the Israeli government. Albanese’s comments come after he previously accused Israel of breaching international law by restricting aid deliveries into Gaza. The US President, Donald Trump, has called on Israel to allow “every ounce of food” into Gaza, stating that there is “real starvation” in the region. The Greens party will call for Australia to implement additional sanctions on Israel, targeting members of the Netanyahu government and limiting their travel and use of financial assets. The party is also seeking sanctions to stop the export of goods and materials from Australia to Israel.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/29/anthony-albanese-australia-israel-gaza-starvation
