Sydney, Aug.31.– Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson has sharply criticized the Australian Labor government's position on Israel, accusing it of undermining the nation's historic support for the Jewish state. In an interview this week on Sky News Australia, a News Corp-owned network, Anderson reiterated controversial claims regarding the horrific events of the October 7, 2023 attacks, including false reports that babies were beheaded and burned alive.
Anderson expressed strong disapproval of the Australian government's approach to Israel, calling it a vibrant democracy currently under enormous challenge in the Middle East. He invoked the words of former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who once observed, "When the bell tolls for Israel, it tolls for all mankind," underscoring his belief in Israel's pivotal role on the global stage.
The former deputy prime minister further emphasized that no country that has turned its back on Israel throughout history has ever prospered. He referenced the actions of Nazi Germany during World War II, accusing the German people of "genuine genocidal intent" toward the Jewish people.
The interview also included a segment where Anderson reacted to comments made by Immigration Minister Tony Burke. Burke had responded to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks, which labeled Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as weak. Netanyahu's comments were prompted by Albanese's statement, in which Australia signaled its openness to recognizing Palestine as a state at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September.
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