Why is Australia going soft on settler sanctions?
Australia has broken from the pack in not adopting plans to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. So – why not?
Last week, countries such as Britain, Canada and France announced plans to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
In the past, Australia has joined its overseas allies in actions on Israel.
This time it’s different – with Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong, saying Australia isn’t considering joining the ban. So – why not?
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