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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Pro-Palestine gather at the Victoria State Library during an organised protest in commemoration of the anniversary of the war on Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Organizers of pro-Palestine protests in Sydney are set to proceed with a rally on Sunday, October 6, despite legal attempts by police to prohibit the gatherings due to safety concerns related to anticipated crowd sizes and potential disruptions. The following day, a vigil is scheduled to honor victims of violence in Gaza, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks, which has drawn criticism from government officials who deem the timing "extremely provocative". Protesters also planned to gather for similar events in Melbourne. (Photo by Diego Fedele/Getty Images)

Mid-East debate dragged down by weak leaders and shrill activists

As Western leaders turn into public policy cowards, let me suggest positive leadership initiatives would make for significant changes in Australia.

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