Why Australia refused to vote on a truce in Gaza

Over the weekend, Israel said it was entering the ‘second stage of war’ with Hamas. Israel destroyed phone and internet capabilities in Gaza, while a large number of Israeli troops crossed the border. The civilian death toll is mounting daily. Meanwhile, a majority of countries at the UN General Assembly voted in support of a humanitarian truce. So, why did Australia abstain from the vote? Today, world editor for The Saturday Paper , Jonathan Pearlman, on what the ground invasion means for Gaza and how the rest of the world is viewing the crisis in the Middle East. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: World editor for The Saturday Paper , Jonathan Pearlman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.