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Australian Greens call for increased pressure on Israel regarding Lebanon conflict

Apr 09, 2026 09:43 PM CT Canberra, Australia Australia,diplomacy,Lebanon,Israel,domestic-politics

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The Australian Greens party has urged the federal government to escalate diplomatic pressure on Israel concerning its military operations in Lebanon, labeling the conflict as illegal and immoral. This domestic political stance contrasts with calls from former Prime Minister Tony Abbott for Australian military deployment alongside US forces in the region. The event highlights internal political divisions in a key Western ally regarding the trajectory of the Lebanon-Israel front.

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Call comes on same day former prime minister Tony Abbott said Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Greens want the federal government to ...

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