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Australian Journalist Criticizes Government’s Response to Lebanon Crisis

Jan Fran, co-founder of Ette Media, has expressed disappointment with the Australian government’s muted reaction to the devastating conflict in Lebanon, describing it as “sadly predictable.” Fran questioned whether the government’s response would be different if the victims were Western civilians.
“If a record number of air strikes had killed Westerners, would we be discussing fuel prices or condemning the attacks as inhumane?” Fran asked Al Jazeera, highlighting the disparity in the government’s response.
As previously reported, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong released a statement expressing concern over the humanitarian situation in Lebanon without directly criticizing Israeli actions, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for a ceasefire that included Lebanon without providing further details.
Fran, who is of Lebanese descent, found the lack of concern from Australian leaders and media to be “extremely distressing” as she witnessed the destruction of Lebanon unfold. Fran urged the government to take a stronger stance, saying, “At the very least, the government should be calling for Lebanon to be included in the ceasefire.”

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