Australia PM says Israel's Netanyahu 'in denial' about Gaza war
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "in denial" about the war in Gaza. Albanese expressed his disappointment with Netanyahu's remarks that the Israeli military action in Gaza was "necessary and justified". Albanese urged the Israeli leader to accept an independent UN commission to investigate the conflict.
Netanyahu 'in denial,' says Australian PM
Albanese, who is currently in the Middle East, also called for a relaxation of the blockade of Gaza. He emphasized the importance of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Albanese's comments came after Netanyahu claimed that Israel had the right to defend itself against terrorism.
UN investigates 'unprecedented' level of Gaza destruction
This comes as the United Nations investigates the unprecedented level of destruction in Gaza. The commission will examine evidence of possible war crimes. It aims to establish the facts and circumstances of the conflict in order to ensure accountability and promote just and durable solutions.
