An anti-Israel petition for politicians secured only 215 signatures, mostly minor figures, demonstrating support for the Jewish state in political circles.
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Even Anne Aly didn’t sign.
A petition for politicians organised by the Palestinian lobby obtained a mere 215 signatures: not one of the signatories, apart from Greens leader Adam Bandt, exercise significant power. Almost half are or were councillors.
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Original URL: https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/the-political-establishment-isn-t-backing-the-palestinians-20231219-p5esde
