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Palestine solidarity activists from across the country converged on Canberra, over July 20–22, to demand the Anthony Albanese government sanction Israel over its genocide in Gaza. 

Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Riley Breen spoke to Hala Shanableh and Amin Abbas from Boycott Caltex Australia about why the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaign is critical to help end Israel’s genocide and occupation of Palestinian land. 

They also discuss Labor-appointed antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal's report, which pushes for draconian attacks on the right to protest Israel’s genocide. 

Hala Shanableh is a Palestinian activist, based in Boorloo/Perth, deputy chair of Friends of Palestine Western Australia, a member of Unionists for Palestine WA and key organiser of Boycott Caltex Boorloo.

Amin Abbas is an organiser with Free Palestine Melbourne, a board member of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) and a performer and teacher of Dabke dancing.