Merri-bek council have voted in favour of a motion to fly the Palestinian territories' flag amidst the war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, in a motion supported by mayor Panopoulos but voted against by two other Greek Australian councillors.
Merri-bek Council voted to condemn Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, called for a ceasefire and for an end to the siege of Gaza. It also called on Labor to end political, military and diplomatic ties with Israel. Chloe DS reports.