Labor faces criticism after abstaining from UN vote on Palestine

The decision to break with the US for a third time in a UN vote on Palestine has drawn criticism from the Coalition and Jewish leaders. The Labor government abstained from voting and has been accused of prioritising electoral politics over national interest. The Greens have also condemned the decision, calling the government 'gutless fence-sitters' as Australia joins 43 countries who also abstained from the vote. A new Muslim movement and the Greens have raised concerns within the government about a potential pro-Palestine electoral backlash.