Shadow Foreign Minister Michaelia Cash has hit out at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after his plan to recognise a Palestinian state was welcomed by a Hamas co-founder.
“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should hang his head in shame after being praised today by the terrorist group Hamas for his decision to recognise a Palestinian state,” said Cash in a statement.
“Mr Albanese has emboldened a terrorist group who murder civilians in cold blood and still hold 50 Israeli hostages in tunnels under Gaza.
“All Australians should be appalled at the massive propaganda victory Mr Albanese has handed to Hamas on a platter. This is a sad day for our nation.”
The Coalition has said it would revoke the Albanese government’s recognition of a Palestinian state when it next forms government.