The Australian Greens are urging the federal government to exert stronger pressure on Israel to halt its military operations in Lebanon, which they describe as a 'disastrous, illegal, immoral war.' Greens defense spokesperson David Shoebridge has suggested that Australia should cancel over $1 billion in arms contracts with Israel as a form of protest. This call comes amid reports that more than 1,700 people have died in Lebanon since the conflict escalated in April, including 300 fatalities due to Israeli bombings following a recent ceasefire announcement. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong have expressed the need for Lebanon to be included in ceasefire negotiations facilitated by the U.S. and Iran. Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has controversially proposed sending Australian troops to assist U.S. forces, a suggestion that Health Minister Mark Butler has dismissed as lacking seriousness. The Australian government is currently monitoring the situation in Lebanon, where many Australians reside, and has warned against travel to the region since February 28.