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Abbott Urges War Readiness Amid Israel-Lebanon Conflict

4/10/2026

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Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister of Australia, says Australia must prepare for war to support allies and claims the nation has betrayed its values.
David Shoebridge, Greens senator, advocates canceling arms contracts with Israel to exert real pressure to halt military actions in Lebanon.
Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, is in Singapore to strengthen energy ties and notes the conflict’s long-term impact on the fuel crisis.

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Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister of Australia, says Australia must prepare for war to support allies and claims the nation has betrayed its values.
David Shoebridge, Greens senator, advocates canceling arms contracts with Israel to exert real pressure to halt military actions in Lebanon.
Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, is in Singapore to strengthen energy ties and notes the conflict’s long-term impact on the fuel crisis.