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
August 8, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
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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
April 9, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
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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
October 28, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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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
