To the Honourable Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia
Dear Mr Rudd,
As you are fully aware, the long-standing conflict between the States of Palestine and Israel has once again escalated into organised warfare. Hundreds of innocent civilians have been killed over the past few days, and neither ‘side’ appears to be willing to take on ceasefire.
Israel has announced its intentions to ‘change the face’ of the region. Hamas has announced its intention to resume ‘martyrdom’ tactics and will obviously attack and defend using those methods of warfare available to it. There seems to be no immediate end to the Violence
The UN has denounced this Violence, while the US states that ‘Israel has the right to defend itself’. Israel has taken on a role far exceeding simple self-defence, and for this reason it is time for your good self to represent the majority of Australians who aspire to peace, and publicly denounce Israel for its ignorance of World opinion and the Violent tactics in use by both sides of the conflict.
There are a number of ways described here in increasing level of expression, that your Administration should consider adopting over this issue. These are primarily aimed at Israel, due to their expression of aggressive intention.
- A public announcement denouncing the War and all forms of institutionalised Violence.
- A public announcement disconnecting Australia from the US policy over the War.
- A personal letter from yourself to President elect Obama asking for a review of the US policy over the War, and the long-standing conflict.
- A personal letter from yourself to the Israeli and Hamas administrations requesting a ceasefire, in support of the UN announcement.
- An Address at the UN General Assembly stating Australia’s stand against the War.
- If Israel continues to remain belligerent over the concerns held by most of Humanity, punitive action should be considered. The formal pathway here is to sever diplomatic ties with Israel through expulsion of the Israeli Ambassador from Australian shores. If the US remains firm in its support of Israel, similar action must be considered toward our political ties with the US.
Only under these actions can the majority of Australian opinion over the War be truly represented..
Kind Regards,
Scott Wilkie,
World Without Wars Australia.
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