PM backs two-state solution after statehood debate

Anthony Albanese has reiterated calls for a two-state solution in the Middle East, following comments from Foreign Minister Penny Wong suggesting the government could recognise Palestinian statehood. Read more

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks

Australia has unfrozen aid to a United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees after security advice, following accusations some staff helped attack Israel. Read more

Malaysia slams West for failing to stand up for Gaza

Malaysia has urged Australia to reinstate funding to a United Nations organisation helping Palestinians in Gaza and condemn human rights violations with the same consistency it has against Russia. Read more

Australia warns Israel, reveals anti-UN misinformation

Australia has found multiple instances of misinformation regarding a United Nations organisation helping Palestinian refugees that Israel wants disbanded.
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Donors to UN agency in Gaza ‘need confidence’: Wong

Australia’s foreign minister has spoken of the need to support Palestinian refugees as she looks to unfreeze funding for the United Nations organisation responsible. Read more

Penny Wong speaks with UN about frozen aid for Gaza

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has spoken with the head of the UN Palestinian refugee relief agency weeks after Australia froze aid. Read more

Penny Wong highlights UNRWA’s importance noted after funding stripped

As children are pushed to starvation in Palestine, Australia must remember why previous governments have funded the United Nation’s refugee relief agency, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says. Read more

From Paris to The Hague

“From Paris to the Hague sees the return of the same old plague.” Read more

Penny Wong: decision not to visit the Oct 7 sites ” insulting and deeply concerning”

Australia’s Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong is visiting Israel and will not be inspecting the kibbutzim, targets of the October 7 massacre. Read more

Penny Wong plans to visit Israel within weeks

Penny Wong will make a visit to the Middle East within weeks, following a bipartisan delegation travelling to Israel. Read more

Albanese welcomes hostage exchange: deal delayed

Anthony Albanese has backed a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, just as the brokered deal was set back with the release of hostages delayed. Read more

Israel-Hamas hostage deal an ‘important step’: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has welcomed a deal on Israeli hostages as a necessary step towards peace in the Middle East, as Australia receives an increasing number of Israeli and Palestinian visa applications. Read more

Australia continues to back humanitarian calls

Australia has backed a UN resolution demanding all sides in the Hamas-Israel war protect civilians, particularly children. Read more

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a political settlement is needed in the Middle East. Read more

Wong urges civilian protection as Gaza attacks increase

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged protection for civilians in the Middle East as Israel intensifies its operations in Gaza. Read more

‘Positive, constructive meeting’ with Israeli FM: Wong

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held a “very positive, constructive meeting” with her Israeli counterpart after Australia’s position returned to referencing “occupied Palestinian territories”. Read more

No prejudgement on final status of Jerusalem: Penny Wong

Penny Wong says Labor’s changed position on Israel and Palestinian lands is not a prejudgement on the final status of Jerusalem by Australia. Read more

ALP national conference and Israel

Labor will use the final day of a contentious national conference to project unity on the Indigenous voice referendum and as a springboard into its ‘yes’ campaign. Read more

Australia to strengthen objection to Israeli settlements

Australia will strengthen its objections to the Israeli government’s planned settlement expansion and is “gravely concerned” by activities that hinder the prospect of peace in the region.  Read more

Penny Wong condemns escalating Middle East violence

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned escalating violence and terror attacks in the Middle East.  Read more

Penny Wong special guest as NIF celebrates 10 years in Australia

New Israel Fund Australia celebrated ten years since its establishment last week with hundreds of supporters and donors coming together to hear from leading figures in Australia and Israel, including Labor shadow foreign affairs minister Senator Penny Wong. Read more