Albanese should demand reparations from Israel, say families of Australian soldiers whose graves were bulldozed

The families of Australian soldiers whose graves were bulldozed by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) in Gaza have called for reparations and urged the Albanese government to hold Israel accountable. The damage occurred at the Gaza War Cemetery, which houses the remains of Australian, British, and Canadian soldiers who served in both World Wars. Satellite imagery revealed that parts of the cemetery were destroyed, including a corner where Australian graves are located. The Australian government was previously raised as an issue during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia, with Herzog pledging to investigate. Families, including those of William Frederick Matthews and Daniel Cotterill, have expressed their desire for accountability and reparations, citing the need for acknowledgment of distress and additional grief caused by the destruction of graves. The Australian government is now under pressure to take further action.

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