Ex-Rudd government minister Melissa Parke has stepped down as a candidate for the Perth seat of Curtin on Friday night, following backlash she received over comments about Israel.
The star Labor candidate, who was standing for the seat of former foreign minister Julie Bishop, was heavily criticised by Jewish groups after reportedly likening Israel's treatment of Palestinians to apartheid.
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Listen to an interview in Arabic with Professor Bassam Dally, Vice-President, Australian Palestine Advocacy Network.
