Dfat urged stronger Israeli settlements stance that Coalition claimed ‘factional bosses’ were behind

Exclusive: Labor advised to take ‘more active’ approach five months before announcement, documents show

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Foreign affairs officials privately urged the Australian government to take “a more active” stance against Israeli settlements five months before an announcement that the Coalition claimed was driven by “factional bosses”.

Documents obtained by Guardian Australia reveal lengthy deliberations within the government prior to its August announcement that it was “strengthening its opposition to settlements by affirming they are illegal under international law and a significant obstacle to peace”.

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