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The Greens urge Australia to pressure Israel to stop strikes on Lebanon and cancel weapons contracts; Former PM Tony Abbott suggests Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Mi

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The Australian Greens are urging the federal government to pressure Israel to stop strikes on Lebanon, including by cancelling weapons contracts. Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott separately suggested Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have insisted that southern Lebanon be included in a ceasefire agreement negotiated between the US and Iran.

Key Facts

  • •The Australian Greens are calling on the government to pressure Israel to halt its actions in Lebanon and to cancel weapons contracts.[1]confirmed
  • •Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott stated that Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East.[1]confirmed
  • •Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong insist that southern Lebanon be included in a ceasefire agreement negotiated by the US and Iran.[1]confirmed
[1] Guardian World
The GreensAnthony AlbanesePenny WongTony AbbottIsraelUSIranAustraliaIsraelLebanonSouthern LebanonUSMiddle EastIran

Locations

AustraliaAustralia, Oceania
-25.27, 133.78
IsraelIsrael, Middle East
31.05, 34.85
LebanonLebanon, Middle East
33.85, 35.86
United StatesUnited States, Americas
37.09, -95.71
IranIran, Middle East
32.43, 53.69

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The Australian Greens are urging the federal government to pressure Israel to stop strikes on Lebanon, including by cancelling weapons contracts. Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott separately suggested Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have insisted that southern Lebanon be included in a ceasefire agreement negotiated between the US and Iran.

  • • The Australian Greens are calling on the government to pressure Israel to halt its actions in Lebanon and to cancel weapons contracts.
  • • Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott stated that Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East.
  • • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong insist that southern Lebanon be included in a ceasefire agreement negotiated by the US and Iran.