Israel criticises Labor’s draft Palestine policy in rare foreign intervention ahead of party…

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Israel has publicly criticized the Australian Labor Party's draft Palestine policy ahead of its national conference. The Israeli embassy in Canberra issued a statement claiming that the draft risks placing blame solely on Israel for the Gaza conflict while neglecting Hamas's role. This intervention is notable as it is uncommon for a foreign government to engage in the internal political matters of another country. The Labor party's platform is set to be debated, reflecting significant changes in its stance on Israel and Palestine since the last iteration.