Australian PM faces backlash from Muslim voters over inaction on Gaza
Voters demand action on Gaza, West Bank, and East Jerusalem amid rising anger ahead of elections
SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire from Muslim voters in his constituency as the federal election on May 3 draws closer.
Members of Sydney’s Inner West community have criticized Albanese and his Cabinet for failing to address what they describe as genocide against Palestinians by Israel.
In a letter published by the Australian Muslim Times, community members expressed outrage over the government’s perceived complicity in Israel’s actions.
“We write as members of the Palestinian and Arab communities of Sydney’s Inner West,” the letter began.
“Over the past 18 months, we have watched the unfolding genocide in Gaza in horror. We are dismayed by the direct and indirect licensing of Israel’s conduct by Western leaders, including our Prime Minister and his Cabinet.”
The letter accused the government of moral, legal, and political failure.
“The Prime Minister and his Cabinet have directly contributed to the climate of impunity that has enabled Israel’s atrocities and continuous breach of international law,” it stated.
The voters cited the destruction of Gaza’s universities, hospitals, and schools, as well as the deaths of journalists, health workers, and children.
They condemned statements by senior Labor ministers defending Israel’s “right to self-defense” while Gaza was “reduced to rubble” and civilians suffered starvation and attacks.
The letter also criticized the government for failing to uphold its obligations under the Genocide Convention, calling out its inaction on war crimes and crimes against humanity.
It added that the community feels treated as “second-class citizens,” with empty rhetoric about “social cohesion” that excludes fair and ethical treatment of Muslims.
The voters outlined clear demands for Albanese, including:
- Ending the genocide in Gaza.
- Rejecting Israel’s illegal occupation and colonization of Palestinian territories.
- Halting military trade and cooperation with Israel.
- Opposing forced relocations of Palestinians.
- Establishing mechanisms to investigate war crimes committed by Australian nationals in Gaza.
The letter concluded with a call for a reassessment of Australia’s stance on Palestine.
“We do not believe the Prime Minister’s position represents the diverse majority in his electorate,” the voters declared.
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