‘Surge in anger’ as grassroots Labor members urge Albanese to impose sanctions on Israel over Gaza blockade

Local branches to debate motion calling for sanctions after targeting of schools and killing of aid workers and journalists in GazaAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPressure is building within Labor’s grassroots membership for the government to impose sanctions on Israel over its blockade of much-needed food and aid into Gaza, with a key internal pro-Palestine group reporting “a surge in anger and frustration” among members that Australia has not voiced stronger condemnations.Rank-and-file members in local ALP branches will debate a motion, drafted by the Labor Friends of Palestine group, calling on the Albanese government to sanction individuals and groups involved in forced displacement of Palestinians, targeting of hospitals and schools, and the killing of aid workers and journalists.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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