Ed Husic-led push for Labor to recognise Gaza genocide fails, preventing public stoush

MP says he’ll continue to break ranks as party’s national conference ends without major fight over Israel and Palestine

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Ed Husic’s push for Labor to recognise claims of a genocide against Israel has failed amid resistance from factional powerbrokers, prompting the backbencher to criticise the party’s culture under Anthony Albanese.

On Saturday, the former industry minister said he doesn’t “give a shit” if senior colleagues freeze him out for constantly breaking ranks, and vowed to keep speaking about contentious issues.