Penny Wong looks beyond the Israel-Gaza war in advancing …
Apr 10, 2024 · In floating the possibility of Australia recognising a Palestinian state, Penny Wong said the quiet thing out loud and in doing so tore open one of the most sensitive decades-old debates.
Explainer: Penny Wong’s speech about Palestinian statehood
Apr 10, 2024 · A plea to end the “endless cycle of violence” in the Middle East is what prompted Penny Wong to stand up and float that Australia could embrace Palestine statehood ahead of a two-state solution.
Penny Wong urges Israel to end Rafah offensive as Israeli forces ...
May 28, 2024 · Penny Wong says Israel's strikes on Rafah show why an immediate ceasefire was needed. Around one million people have fled Rafah since early May, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees says.
Australia votes in favour of ‘permanent sovereignty’ of Palestinians ...
12 hours ago · A spokesperson for Foreign Minister Penny Wong said although Australia did not “agree with everything in the resolution” it reflected “international concern about Israeli actions that impede ...
Australia Acknowledges Palestine's Sovereignty, Expresses …
10 hours ago · Foreign Minister Penny Wong explained that the vote reflects international concern over Israel's actions, such as "ongoing settlement activities, land confiscation, demolitions, and settler violence against Palestinian civilians." “We have been clear that such acts undermine stability and prospects for a two-state solution,” Wong said.
Tens of thousands gather across Australia for Israel-Gaza rallies
Nov 12, 2023 · Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Israel to act in accordance with international law but has stopped short of calling for a ceasefire. Separate events calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages have been held across Australia, with tens of thousands taking to city streets.
Australia breaks ranks with US, Israel on UN vote supporting ...
1 day ago · Australia has broken ranks with key allies, including the United States and Israel, on a vote at the United Nations supporting Palestine’s right to sovereignty. On Thursday, Australia sided with ...
Penny Wong condemns Hezbollah flag wavers, says they …
Sep 30, 2024 · Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has condemned Hezbollah supporters after activists at pro-Palestine protests in Melbourne and Sydney were seen flying the group’s flag and holding pictures of its late leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Israel-Hamas war: Penny Wong tells Israel she is ‘strongly …
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has used a visit to Israel to tell the Netanyahu government that Australians have strong concerns about the high numbers of civilian deaths in Gaza, urging Israel to take steps towards a ceasefire.
Israel-Hamas war: Penny Wong to visit Israel and Gaza
Dec 8, 2023 · Foreign Minister Penny Wong is preparing to visit Israel and other Middle Eastern countries in January in a bid to play a constructive role in efforts to secure peace in the region.
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