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Are our leaders playing politics with war?

Nov 2, 2023

Paul Bongiorno, columnist for The Saturday Paper, discusses the lost bipartisanship over the conflict in the Middle East among Australian politicians. The podcast explores the divide and concerns about growing hostility towards Jewish and Islamic communities. It also delves into the political motivations behind Peter Dutton's rhetoric on Gaza, the breakdown of bipartisanship, and Asio's concerns about community tensions.

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Growing divisions among Australian politicians over the Middle East conflict, evident in protest occupations and splits within parties.

The importance of considering the implications for social cohesion and avoiding inflammatory remarks in politicizing the war in Gaza.

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Divides over conflict in the Middle East

The podcast episode discusses the divisions emerging among Australian politicians regarding the conflict in the Middle East. The protest occupation of Richard Miles' office by anti-Zionist Jewish activists is highlighted as one example. The episode also addresses concerns about growing hostility and hate directed towards both the Jewish and Islamic communities in Australia. It explores the challenges faced by the government in navigating these social fault lines.

Introduction

4min

Approach to war and tensions within the government

5min

The Political Motivations Behind Peter Dutton's Rhetoric on Gaza

2min

Asio's concerns and Australia's stance on the war in Gaza

5min

As images of the Gaza ground invasion continue to dominate the news, many Australians are distressed and grieving.

Divides in the community are also reflected among our politicians – with splits emerging not just between the major parties, but within them.

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno, on how bipartisanship has been lost over conflict in the Middle East and the fault lines between friends and colleagues.

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Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.

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