Muslim leaders frustrated by Australia’s abstention in UN vote

The decision to abstain from a UN resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian truce has fuelled frustrations with Labor in Australia’s Muslim community; large pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has criticised the government for abstaining from voting a United Nations motion for a truce between Israel and Hamas, labelling the prime minister "weak".

Tens of thousands have filled the entire length of College Street in Sydney’s largest pro-Palestine to date.

Palestinian Australians despair loss of contact with loved ones in Gaza warzone. With all internet and phone connections now cut, many people have lost their only way of checking on family and friends.

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Muslim leaders frustrated by UN vote as Labor tensions rise over Burke comments (SMH)
The decision to abstain from a UN resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas has fuelled frustrations with Labor in Australia’s Muslim community, according to the Federation of Islamic Councils.

VIDEO: Greens and Coalition slam Australian abstention of United Nations vote for ceasefire in Gaza (ABC)
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has criticised the government for abstaining from voting a United Nations motion for a truce between Israel and Hamas, labelling the prime minister "weak".

Sydney’s largest Palestine rally to date sees tens of thousands fill the street (SMH)
Tens of thousands have filled the entire length of College Street in Sydney’s largest pro-Palestine to date, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and anger among Muslim Australians about the country’s position on the conflict.

VIDEO: Israeli and Palestinian supporters stage separate rallies in Central Sydney (ABC)
Rallies have been held in Sydney for both sides of the Israel-Gaza war, with the Australian government told to do more to bring home some 230 Israeli hostages.

Palestinian Australians despair loss of contact with loved ones in Gaza warzone (Guardian)
With all internet and phone connections now cut, many people have lost their only way of checking on family and friends

Palestinian supporters in Australia say they fear expressing solidarity for Gaza civilians
The Australian Jewish community isn't the only group struggling with anger and grief. Those concerned about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza say they want to highlight the humanitarian suffering being inflicted on millions of civilians.

Photo: Rally in support of Palestinians and Gaza in Sydney, Sunday, October 29, 2023. (Steven Siewert/SMH)