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Australia Withdrew From Talks to Impose West Bank Sanctions Shortly Before UK Declaration
European diplomats said Australia backed away late, leaving 12 governments to proceed with sanctions and trade measures against West Bank settlements.
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Australia pulled out of West Bank sanctions at last minute, EU diplomats reveal
Diplomatic sources told the ABC they were surprised after Australia declined to join a 12-nation, UK-led coalition imposing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements late in negotiations.
·Jerusalem, Israel
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European diplomats told the ABC that Canberra was involved in formulating a joint statement against Israeli businesses in Judea and Samaria - but ultimately refrained from signing it. Among the explanations considered: the practical difficulty of enforcing a boycott and the fear of harming Palestinians, alongside internal political pressures following the terrorist attacks in Bondi.
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