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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken out against new Israeli troop movements and a changing aid network in the Gaza Strip.
A massive stand-up of Israel Defense Forces (IDF), reportedly involving all IDF infantry and armoured brigades, has been gathered to move in and control around 75 per cent of the Gaza Strip within the next two months.
The movements, which ended a shaky two-month ceasefire, are part of a newly announced offensive by Israel against the Gaza-elected Hamas terrorist group. The Palestinian population in Gaza will reportedly be relocated south into a humanitarian zone and be supply with aid from private military contractors, according to local news media.
“Well, Israel’s actions are completely unacceptable (with a permanent occupation of the strip). It is outrageous that there be a blockade of food and supplies to people who are in need in Gaza,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, speaking during a Canberra press conference on 26 May.
“We find Israel’s excuses and explanations completely untenable and without credibility. People are starving, and the idea that a democratic state withholds supply is an outrage.
“Hamas, a terrorist organisation who should have no role in the future of Gaza or the West Bank. We make that very clear. We make clear that hostages should be released immediately. We’ve consistently and unequivocally opposed what happened on October 7. But states, which are democratic states, have a responsibility to behave in a way that is consistent with international law and with humanitarian concerns. And the whole world is concerned about what has occurred with the blockade, and Australia will continue to make clear statements on that.”
