Senate debates

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Questions without Notice

Middle East

2:04 pm

Photo of Michaelia CashMichaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Almost every legitimate body has the goal of an enduring, negotiated and peaceful two-state solution. The fighting could end tomorrow, but so far Hamas has rejected every peace plan and opted to continue the conflict and suffering for its own purposes. Does the government acknowledge, as many Arab countries in the region now appear to have done, that the primary obstacle to peace in Gaza is not Israel but Hamas?

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