Australia backs UN motion for ‘immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire’ in Gaza

Country also votes with vast majority of nations to demand Israel reverse its ban on Palestinian aid agency Unrwa

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Australia has voted with more than 150 countries at the United Nations to demand that Israel reverse its ban on the Palestinian aid agency Unrwa and to call for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza, in a move which could further increase tensions with Israel.

While the decision has been lauded by humanitarian aid groups, it has angered some Jewish groups in Australia, who described it as a mark of shame" on the country.

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