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Six former Australian prime ministers have released a letter describing the Israel-Hamas conflict as a mission to promote hatred by the terrorist organisation and express support for a two-state solution for lasting peace between Israel and Palestine.
Former prime ministers John Howard, Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison released a joint statement on Monday saying there is no place for racial or religious hatred.
Six of Australia’s seven former prime ministers have released a statement condemning the “hatred” spread by Hamas.
“We believe we speak for the vast majority of Australians, of all faiths and of none, when we say we stand in solidarity with Jewish Australians at this time,” they said.
“Likewise, we stand too with the Australian Palestinian community whose families are dying and suffering in this terrible conflict.
“They, too, deserve our love and support. Our nation’s success depends on us not allowing conflict overseas to turn Australians against each other.”
The letter was signed by all former living prime ministers except Paul Keating.
The statement follows Australia’s decision to abstain from a UN resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas.
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