Australia prepares fresh Israel sanctions but not settlement trade ban

Australia is set to introduce new sanctions against Israel but has opted not to join other countries in banning trade with Israeli settlements. Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed concerns about the impact of a blanket ban on Australian businesses and the peace process, while reaffirming the necessity for Israel to address settler violence and the implications for a two-state solution.

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