Update from APAN
Last week a number of articles were published in Australia responding to Labor leader Anthony Albanese’s comments in relation to BDS, apartheid and anti-Semitism.
In the latest update from APAN…
“Last week, when the leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese stated that using the word apartheid with Israel was offensive – together we swung into action.
APAN contacted Albanese’s office directly, and you and nearly 1,000 other Palestinian supporters emailed Albanese and your Labor federal representatives.
To his credit, Anthony Albanese immediately agreed to sit down to talk. Bishop George Browning, APAN President, met with Albanese and raised our concerns. Albanese confirmed his support for Palestinian human rights and his commitment to Palestinian Recognition. And he has agreed to participate in a Zoom event to talk with Australian Palestinians."
Below are links to two great articles published in Australia in response to Albanese's comments - one by Sydney Palestinian Jennine Khalik, and the second by Bishop George Browning.”
It’s time to stand up for freedom, Mr Albanese. Mandela said so
By Jeannine Khalik
“It’s time Anthony Albanese and his party decided to take a clear stand on the freedom of Palestinians – without which, as a man called Mandela once told us, our own is incomplete.”
Israel, Apartheid, and why Albo is seriously wrong and seriously right
By Bishop George Browning
“Mr Albanese, thanks so much for your long history of speaking up for human rights, but in this case, do not be afraid to name the situation for what it is, for only in naming it, can pressure be brought to change it.”
