Gareth W R Smith, Palestine Liberation Centre
Australia claims its relationship with Israel has been strained by the Malka Leifer affair in which the ex-principal of the Adass Israel School is accused of sexually abusing her female students.
Leifer was spirited to Israel to avoid criminal prosecution and has been sheltered there by orthodox Jews while avoiding extradition to Australia.
This issue strains the Israel/Australia relationship, but, while turning a blind eye to Israel’s murder and mayhem in Palestine. PM Morrison’s media release states ‘Australia is a strong and committed friend and partner of Israel. That friendship is based on many things, including our shared commitment to justice, democracy and the rule of law. The Australian government will be unswerving in seeking justice in this matter’.
The Australian government is now blocking Palestine’s bid for justice before the International Criminal Court, so much for Mr Morrison’s commitment to justice!
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