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Opposition backs Israel's right to military action in Lebanon

ABC Australia · Jun 21, 2026, 2:14 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Shadow Foreign Minister Ted O’Brien has defended Israel's right to continue its military invasion of Lebanon.
  • The federal opposition has backed Israel's continued military invasion of southern Lebanon despite the signing of an MOU between the US and Iran to end hostilities.
  • Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Ted O'Brien said Israel had a right to defend itself against Hezbollah.

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Shadow Foreign Minister Ted O’Brien has defended Israel's right to continue its military invasion of Lebanon. (ABC News: Callum Flinn)

The federal opposition has backed Israel's continued military invasion of southern Lebanon despite the signing of an MOU between the US and Iran to end hostilities.

Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Ted O'Brien said Israel had a right to defend itself against Hezbollah.

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