tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831069.post6986316576186054867..comments2023-11-02T23:40:17.252+08:00Comments on Jewish Issues Watchdog: Australia/Israel ties will remain strong despite hysterical Australian-government overreactionSteve Lieblichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04026335065453324679noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831069.post-43684892832361812512010-05-24T15:31:05.282+08:002010-05-24T15:31:05.282+08:00The Federal Member for Melbourne Ports, Michael Da...The Federal Member for Melbourne Ports, Michael Danby, today responded to Foreign Minister Steven Smith's announcement that Australia will expel an Israeli diplomat as a result of the Dubai affair: <br /><br />"I have previously & publicly (on Jon Faine's 774 program) said that I condemn the misuse of Australian passports by any other country. However, I do not agree with the government's decision to remove an Israeli diplomat from Canberra. Neither France, Germany or Ireland have asked for an Israeli diplomat to be withdrawn as a result of the Dubai affair.<br /><br />This announcement comes at a time when Australia is supporting just resumed Middle East peace negotiations.<br /><br />Australia has always been a good friend of Israel and I have no doubt that this relationship will remain, Mr Danby said.Steve Lieblichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026335065453324679noreply@blogger.com