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Social cohesion ‘fraying’, Albanese admits amid anti-Israel backlash

Andrew Tillett

Anthony Albanese has admitted Australia’s social cohesion is becoming “frayed” as he slammed the antisemitic “From the river to the sea” protest slogan as undermining Palestinians’ interests and at odds with support for a two-state solution.

The prime minister defended his efforts to keep the community together, as he refused to be drawn on how Australia would vote on an upcoming United Nations resolution to allow Palestine to become a full member of the body.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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