Albanese government defends sanctions on two Israeli government ministers

Australia has imposed sanctions on two members of the Israeli government, taking the action alongside four other nations. The move has been welcomed by some, but there are concerns it will impede the ongoing peace process.

(FILE) - Israeli right-wing Knesset member Itamar ben Gvir (L) and Bezalel Smotrich (R) during the swearing inceremony of the new Israeli Parliament, the 25th Knesset in Jerusalem, 15 November 2022. Source: AAP / ABIR SULTAN / POOL/EPA

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Albanese government defends sanctions on two Israeli government ministers

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