Mr Albanese (Prime Minister) moved—That the House of Representatives:

(1)reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel which took place on 7 October 2023, in which more than 1,200 innocent Israelis were killed, the largest loss of Jewish life on any single day since the Holocaust;

(2)recognises that hundreds more innocent people were subjected to brutality and violence on that day;

(3)calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all the remaining hostages;

(4)condemns the murder of hostages and the inhumane conditions and violence, including sexual violence, that hostages have experienced;

(5)mourns with all impacted by these heinous acts;

(6)condemns antisemitism in all its forms and stands with Jewish Australians who have felt the cold shadows of antisemitism reaching into the present day;

(7)reiterates Australia’s consistent positions to call for the protection of civilian lives and adherence to international law;

(8)mourns the death of all innocent civilians, recognising the number of Palestinian civilians killed in Gaza and the catastrophic humanitarian situation;

(9)supports ongoing international efforts to provide humanitarian assistance in Gaza and Lebanon;

(10)calls for Iran to cease its destabilising actions including through terrorist organisations, the Houthis, Hezbollah and Hamas, condemns Iran’s attacks on Israel and recognises Israel’s right to defend itself against these attacks;

(11)stresses the need to break the cycle of violence and supports international efforts to deescalate for a ceasefire in Gaza and in Lebanon and for lasting peace and security for Israeli, Palestinian, Lebanese and all people in the region;

(12)affirms its support for a two-state solution, a Palestinian State alongside Israel, so that Israelis and Palestinians can live securely within internationally recognised borders, as the only option to ensuring a just and enduring peace;

(13)recognises the conflict is deeply distressing for many in the Australian community;

(14)condemns all acts of hatred, division or violence, affirming that they have no place in Australia; and

(15)reaffirms:

(a)that symbols of terror and discord are unwelcome in Australia and undermine our nation’s peace and security;

(b)the undermining social cohesion and unity by stoking fear and division risks Australia’s domestic security; and

(c)the responsibility of each Australian to safeguard the harmony and unity that define our diverse society, especially in times of adversity.