Albanese says ‘we follow our own path’ after UK, France and Canada threaten Israel with sanctions over Gaza

Labor MP Ed Husic and former Labor foreign ministers Gareth Evans and Bob Carr reiterate support for targeted sanctionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has appeared to downplay the prospect of Australia imposing sanctions on Israel over its actions in blockading aid into Gaza, saying his government would “follow our own path” despite allies like the United Kingdom threatening further actions against Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration.The prime minister shrugged off calls by a pro-Palestine group within Labor for targeted sanctions on Israel, saying he was focusing on “peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians” rather than “soundbites”. But Labor MP and former cabinet minister Ed Husic again said his government should consider sanctions against those directing operations against Gaza, while former Labor foreign ministers Gareth Evans and Bob Carr also endorsed sanctions.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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