Australia’s Delicate Diplomatic Move | Sydney News

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has opted against joining Britain in boycotting Israeli settlement goods, sparking fierce debate over whether a targeted or blanket trade ban is more effective. Critics call the move cowardly, accusing Australia of being intimidated by the U.S. and failing to uphold moral leadership, while supporters argue a nuanced approach avoids harming Palestinian workers—echoing past mistakes like the SodaStream boycott. The government insists focusing on settler violence and illegal activity is smarter than broad bans, which are hard to enforce and may backfire. Some even joke that banning dates from settlements distracts from...