The UK has spoken out against the 'monstrous' human catastrophe in Gaza. Why won't Australia do more? | Donald Rothwell

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : Australia joined with 22 other states and EU representatives making clear: "Food, medicines and essential supplies are exhausted.
50% : It was bluntly stated: "We have two straightforward messages for the Government of Israel: allow a full resumption of aid into Gaza immediately and enable the UN and humanitarian organisations to work independently and impartially to save lives, reduce suffering and maintain dignity.
50% : Australia, as a friend of Israel and supporter of international law and the rules-based international system, needs to make its position on these issues crystal clear - directly in Canberra and in Jerusalem.
49% : At the conclusion of his Middle East diplomatic and trade tour last week, Trump commented on 16 May: "We're looking at Gaza.
44% : On Wednesday, Australia's foreign minister, Penny Wong, released a statement labelling UN reports on the risks to babies and children "horrifying".
42% : It would appear clear that the international diplomatic and political pressure on Israel had reached a point that it could no longer be ignored.
17% : The images of people in Gaza pleading for whatever food they could secure eventually became too much even for Donald Trump.

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