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Like Biden, Labor is on its own Israel journey

Penny Wong wants a two-state solution, but the reality is Gaza is looking more like the US quagmire in Iraq

James CurranInternational affairs expert

Updated Apr 10, 2024 – 2.10pm, first published at 1.31pm

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The Australian Labor Party has had recognition of a Palestinian state in its party platform since 2018.

But, until now, it has been nervous about putting it at the forefront of its approach to finding a peaceful solution to the crisis in Gaza.

James Curran is professor of modern history at Sydney University.

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