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Australia votes at UN to end Israel's 'unlawful presence' in Occupied Palestinian Territory – video
Australia votes with 156 other countries at the United Nations to demand an end to Israel's 'unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as rapidly as possible', marking a return to the position for the first time in more than two decades. Australia's ambassador to the UN, James Larsen, said 'a two-state solution remains the only hope of breaking the endless cycle of violence, the only hope to see a secure and prosperous future' for Israel and Palestine. A total of 157 members, including the UK and Canada, voted to support the resolution, while eight, including Argentina, Israel and the US, voted against it. Seven others abstained
Australia splits with US to back UN resolution demanding end to Israel occupation of Palestinian territories
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