Craig Foster quits Republican movement over Israel-Gaza split

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Australia's Republican movement is leaderless, after co-chair Craig Foster said he would follow his fellow co-chair Nova Peris out the door. At the heart of the sudden departures is the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Outgoing co-chair of the Australian Republican Movement Craig Foster told RN Breakfast he was planning to depart the movement, as he felt he had to "speak-up" about the situation in Gaza. He says what's occurring is not "divisive but important". He says Australia has lost its ability to have "difficult conversations".

Guest: Craig Foster, human rights advocate and outgoing co-chair of the Australian Republican movement