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Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen (left) and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Facebook
September 22, 2023, 2:19 pm
Penny Wong holds meeting with Israeli Foreign Minster Eli Cohen
Top diplomats discuss trade, Abraham Accords, IHRA definition, Israeli embassy says; Wong reiterates 'wish to see a just and enduring two-state solution'
By AJN STAFF
Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 21, 2023, 11:13 am
‘We encourage the government to go further’
Canberra announced more Iran sanctions on the first anniversary of the incarceration that led to the death of 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini.
By Peter Kohn
Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara in July. Photo: Adem Altan/AFP
September 13, 2023, 4:58 pm
Australia condemns Mahmoud Abbas’ antisemitic remarks
'We urge Mr Abbas to issue an apology. The Albanese government will always fight against antisemitism,' foreign minister Penny Wong says
By Bruce Hill
August 28, 2023, 4:27 pm
Davis slams stance
"Australia has got to be in a position where we are not one-sided, but we do need to respect the contribution of the Jewish community; it is a democracy."
By AJN STAFF
Foreign minister Penny Wong. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch
August 18, 2023, 11:16 am
No change to Labor platform on Palestine recognition
The AJN understands an internal agreement was reached ahead of the item being discussed to preserve the status quo
By AJN STAFF
The Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. Photo: Denis Kabanov/Dreamstime.com
August 17, 2023, 11:59 am
ECAJ writes to federal pollies about government’s Israel change
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced last week that Australia will now refer to all of the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza as "Occupied Palestinian Territory".
By AJN STAFF
Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Peter Haskin
August 17, 2023, 11:59 am
Hanging Israel out to dry
'Corbyn factor' well and truly alive in the ALP
By PETER DUTTON
The government now refers to all areas beyond the Green line – including the Western Wall – as ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’. Photo: Liorpt/Dreamstime.com
August 9, 2023, 4:20 pm
‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’
'"We respect the historical and enduring connection the Jewish people have to Jerusalem's holy sites.'
By Gareth Narunsky
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned the escalating violence in Israel. Photo: Peter Haskin
August 8, 2023, 4:30 pm
Labor toughens language on territories, Israeli settlements
Australia-Israel Labor dialogue co-convenor: 'This announcement places Australia as an outsider and not a cooperative supporter for both parties to reach a two-state solution'
By Gareth Narunsky
An Israeli army bulldozer drives through Jenin in the West Bank. Photo: Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP
July 6, 2023, 11:10 am
Israel withdraws from Jenin after major two-day operation
The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada and the UK issued a joint statement last week expressing concern about the recent events in Israel and the West Bank.
By AJN STAFF WITH TOI
Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 21, 2023, 5:06 pm
Wong condemns terrorist attack amid Greens Israel criticism barrage
By Gareth Narunsky
Trails of smoke are seen as rockets are fired from Gaza toward Israel on May 11, 2023. Photo: Atia Mohammed/Flash90
May 12, 2023, 2:26 pm
Community stands by Israel’s right to self defence
Communal leaders say 'rockets are war crimes'; foreign minister Penny Wong urges parties to exercise restraint
By AJN STAFF
Israeli police and emergency services work around a car involved in a ramming attack in Tel Aviv. Photo: AP/Oren Ziv. Inset: Italian tourist Alessandro Parini, 35, was killed in the attack. Photo: Italian media
April 13, 2023, 6:20 pm
Community ‘stands in solidarity’ with Israel
'The Australian Jewish community stands in solidarity with the people of Israel and acknowledges Israel's unequivocal right to self-defense.'
By Carly Adno
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned the escalating violence in Israel. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 9, 2023, 2:48 pm
Wong condemns escalating violence in Israel and urges parties to ‘restore calm’
Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong's comments come after rockets were fired into Israel, while a tourist and two sisters were killed in separate terror attacks.
Members of Zaka Rescue and Recovery team check a body after the terror shooting attack in Jerusalem, Jan. 27, 2023 Photo: AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean
January 28, 2023, 8:43 pm
Penny Wong condemns terrorist attack
Victims Eli and Natali Mizrahi, 48 and 45, had been married for just two years
By TOI STAFF, Emanuel Fabian and AJN STAFF
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