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Speaking from Israel, MP plays down significance of UN resolution, saying violence won’t end ‘without Hamas being removed from power’
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The Labor MP Josh Burns has played down the significance of the Australian government-backed UN vote for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, saying during a visit to Israel that it “couldn’t be less relevant to the people here on the ground”.
Burns declined multiple opportunities to explicitly support the Australian government’s decision to join with 152 other countries at the UN general assembly in calling for a ceasefire along with the immediate release of hostages.
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