FPM Media Report August 13 2025
The Age and SMH
Move may not tilt events in Gaza, but Palestine recognition a step forward [link to article]
‘Not married to one solution’: Trump won’t criticise Albanese’s Palestine state call [link to article]
Two decades ago, Israel withdrew from Gaza. It has become a cautionary tale [link to article]
Albanese could make a difference on the ground in Gaza. He’s chosen not to [link to article]
Anthony Albanese walks a tricky geopolitical tightrope
The Age Letters [link to article]
Former Israeli PM slams ‘lip service’ Palestine call as Labor division mounts. [link to article]
Albanese accuses Netanyahu of being in ‘denial’ about consequences of war in Gaza [link to article]
Bold call proves Albanese is qualified for the job – Letters SMH [link to article]
The Australian
Anthony Albanese’s Palestine pitch to Labor faithful an assault on realism [link to article]
Coalition vows policy reversal on Palestine state recognition [link to article]
Palestine recognition won’t help Trump’s mood over Australia [link to article]
Recognition like this is not ‘peace’, it’s a signal that violence can reshape diplomatic timetables [link to article]
Letters
Recognition of Palestine vindicates Hamas atrocities [link to article]
Australia, allies demand unrestricted aid for Gaza as Israel says ‘no signs’ of widespread starvation [link to article]
Israel posts pictures of killed Al Jazeera journo Anas al-Sharif with ex-Hamas leader Sinwar [link to article]
Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo amid hopes for new peace plan [link to article]
Canberra Times
Israel says it struck militants posing as aid workers [link to article]
Israeli policy on aid delivery to Gaza doesn’t make sense – Letters [link to article]
Recognition a calculated risk for PM [link to article]
ABC News
Australia and allies issue joint statement calling on Israel to let aid into Gaza [link to article]
Western nations’ moves still fall short of real pressure on Israel, but there are more options
By Americas editor John Lyons in Washington DC [link to article]
News Corp Tabloids
How Australia’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood will work [link to article]
‘Out of his depth’: Ley, Frydenberg slam Albo’s statehood move [link to article]
Marco Rubio slams Australia’s ‘meaningless’ Palestine move [link to article]
Letters Hobart Mercury [link to article]
The Guardian
NSW Labor MP says party is gagging debate on Gaza during fiery speech in parliament – video [link to video]
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