Why Australia refused to vote on a truce in Gaza
October 30, 2023
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Episode 1092 · October 30, 2023
Why Australia refused to vote on a truce in Gaza
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<p>Over the weekend, Israel said it was entering the ‘second stage of war’ with Hamas.</p><p>Israel destroyed phone and internet capabilities in Gaza, while a large number of Israeli troops crossed the border. The civilian death toll is mounting daily. </p><p>Meanwhile, a majority of countries at the UN General Assembly voted in support of a humanitarian truce. </p><p>So, why did Australia abstain from the vote? </p><p>Today, world editor for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Jonathan Pearlman, on what the ground invasion means for Gaza and how the rest of the world is viewing the crisis in the Middle East. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> World editor for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Jonathan Pearlman</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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