
Hamas Could ‘Rearm, Regroup, Repeat’: Senator’s UN Ceasefire Motion Concern
Published on December 16, 2023
Shadow foreign minister Simon Birmingham has raised concerns a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict would enable Hamas to “rearm, regroup, and then repeat” past atrocities. In a recent United Nations resolution, the Senator believes Australia should have stood with AUKUS allies the United States and the United Kingdom. The U.N. resolution, supported by 153 countries, called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages. The United States opposed the resolution which did not mention Hamas at all, while the United Kingdom abstained. Australia voted for the motion, breaking ranks with the U.S. and the UK, along with Israel and other European nations....
