Overview

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese denounced Israel’s restriction of aid to Gaza as 'outrageous' and warned of diplomatic consequences.
• Fewer than 700 aid trucks have entered Gaza since the blockade was lifted last week, with deliveries slowed by inspections and security concerns.
• Australia was one of 23 countries issuing a joint statement that Israel’s aid delivery model cannot meet Gaza’s urgent humanitarian needs.
• Former minister Ed Husic called for Australia to move beyond words and coordinate sanctions alongside the UK, France and Canada.
• ANU law expert Donald Rothman outlined diplomatic tools ranging from summoning the Israeli ambassador to sanctions targeting military cooperation.