Misconstrued and Misused: Defining Terms to Disarm Conflict
Addressing the political disputes in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict starts with clarity in language and the definition of key terms.
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Accountability / Australian Defence Force / Domestic Law / International Law / Law Enforcement / Rule of Law
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Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Government / Racial Discrimination Act / Racism / Religion / Rule of Law
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