Australian Senator Fatima Payman Resigns from Labor Party Over Palestine Motion

Payman, Australia's first hijab-wearing federal politician, leaves Labor citing moral and ethical differences on Gaza conflict.

Fatima Payman will continue to serve as an independent senator after resigning from the Labor Party.
Her resignation follows a vote in favor of a motion to recognize Palestinian statehood, against party lines.
Payman cited her personal experiences with injustice and her family's history as refugees from Afghanistan.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese denied allegations that Payman was intimidated into quitting.
Payman reported receiving support from some colleagues and pressure from others to conform to party policies.