On July 26, Greens Senator Bob Brown called on PM John Howard to reveal if Australia is still sending arms to Israel and, if so, to suspend the exports.

According to Brown, “defence exports to Israel were worth almost $10 million in 2004, the last year for which figures have been made public. In the last five years the Howard government has approved the export of weapons and equipment, including military explosive devices, military electronic equipment, parts for military vehicles, and aircraft and armoured equipment. Instead of arming one side of the conflict, the prime minister should be trying to achieve a ceasefire”, Brown said.

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