WAS IT THE RIGHT DECISSION? Allies say no!
Australia’s decision to support the U.N. resolution advocating for Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations has sparked criticism and disagreement, particularly from allies like the United States and Israel. This move diverges from the stance of key partners, indicating a significant departure in diplomatic alignment.
The resolution, which gained considerable international backing, emphasizes Palestine’s eligibility for U.N. membership without mentioning Hamas or addressing critical issues such as hostage situations. While Australia’s vote aligns with the majority, it contrasts with the abstentions of other nations like the United Kingdom, Canada, and several European countries.
The rejection of the resolution by the United States at the U.N. Security Council exacerbates tensions and underscores the divergent approaches to achieving Palestinian statehood. U.S. Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood emphasized the preference for direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian authority as the primary avenue for progress, dismissing the resolution as counterproductive.
In defending Australia’s decision, Foreign Minister Penny Wong stressed the resolution’s merits in advancing the goal of a two-state solution, sidelining Hamas’s terrorist activities. However, Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham expressed concerns that the resolution’s support could be interpreted as rewarding violence and terrorism over diplomatic dialogue, highlighting the absence of explicit references to Hamas and Israel’s right to exist.
This divergence in perspectives within Australia’s political landscape reflects broader global tensions and complexities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, underscoring the challenges of finding consensus and advancing meaningful solutions in the quest for peace and stability in the region.
The resolution the Albanese government supported doesn’t mention Hamas, let alone call for their surrender. It also doesn’t call for the release of hostages held by Hamas and doesn’t make respect for Israel’s right to exist a precondition of action.
If Ms. Wong had taken notice of the situation she would have known that she was backing a horse that had been rejected by both parties to the conflict. By pushing Albo’s agender she has started to destroy all of her credibility. The terrorists’ actions will not be tolerated in the Free world. It will be opposed by every country that has any form of Patriotic Freedom which obviously Hamas doesn’t have. Until this insidious organization is eradicated from the earth, there will be no peace. Albo and his crowed can whistle Dixy all they like but they are like the Violin Player on the Titanic. They have no future.