‘Hamas media': Former IDF spokesperson accuses the West of falling for propaganda
Australia has joined 24 other nations - including the UK and France - in condemning Israel over the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians seeking aid.
The statement accuses Israel of an 'unacceptable denial of humanitarian aid', adding the Israeli government's aid delivery model is 'dangerous and deprives Gazans of human dignity'.
'I am saddened that so many Western governments are falling for Hamas propaganda,' Mr Conricus told Sky News Australia.
'It is Hamas media.'
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