‘Genocide’: Bob Carr slams Tom Elliott over Palestine stance

Former Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr has criticised the Israeli Government for committing genocide in Gaza.

Speaking to Tom Elliott on 3AW Mornings, he agrees Israel has the right to go after Hamas for what they did on October 7, but he’s condemned the government for targeting innocent Palestinian civilians.

“In response to that savage, barbaric attack by HAMAS, which warrants death sentences on every one of the HAMAS participants, in response to that, are you saying Israel can’t be criticised for 60,000 civilian deaths?” he questioned.

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To which Elliott says Israel should be criticised.

“But I would also say, the way HAMAS fights is to shield itself behind civilians,” he said.

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