Former Labor frontbencher Ed Husic has called for the Albanese government to warn Israeli-Australian dual nationals against joining the Israeli military, arguing there is a risk they could be implicated in genocide charges over the war in Gaza.

The Israel Defence Forces [IDF] announced this week that it would start calling up around 60,000 reserve soldiers to prepare for its plan to conquer Gaza City, the largest urban area in the devastated enclave.

Husic, who lost his spot in cabinet after the May 3 election in a Labor right-faction power play, told parliament on Wednesday night that the ferocity of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza demanded stronger action from the government.

“We don’t need Australians placed in a position where they witness, abet or participate in what will likely

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