Israel’s government has agreed to a four-day ceasefire with Hamas in exchange for the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza – but promises to push ahead with military operations after the pause ends.The agreement falls short of the total ceasefire that protesters have been calling for.In Australia, the government has found itself delicately balancing its support for Israel with its concerns over the civilian death toll from the war.So, is the government striking the right balance or is it equivocating?Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton, on the protests, the parliament and the challenges facing Foreign Minister Penny Wong.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Karen MiddletonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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