The Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong's call for the recognition of a Palestinian statehood has ignited a heated political debate. Wong's stance, suggesting that recognizing Palestinian statehood is the 'only hope' to end violence in the Middle East, has faced criticism from various quarters, including the Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson, and pro-Israel groups. Paterson described Wong's endorsement as a 'huge departure from Western policy' and claimed it sends a message of 'international recognition' to Hamas and other Palestinian factions. Meanwhile, former Labor minister Graham Richardson noted the criticism Wong has received is not surprising. Additionally, the Israeli Government may restrict access for the special adviser appointed by the Albanese Government to investigate the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, following a hostile letter by Penny Wong and Richard Marles. Critics argue that Netanyahu's rejection of a 2 state solution and the ALP's & @SenatorWong's proposal for unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood are both foolish and reckless, while supporters believe it positions Australia as a creative middle power.
Australian Liberal Party Senator and former Ambassador to Israel, @DaveSharma, explains why ALP's & @SenatorWong's proposal for unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood is both foolish and reckless. https://t.co/mAaKCCgFNy
Former Labor minister Graham Richardson is not surprised Foreign Minister Penny Wong has received criticism for calling for the recognition of the Palestinian state. https://t.co/C9TivwwHS2
The endorsement of a two-state solution sends a message of “international recognition” from Western democracies to Hamas and other Palestinian factions, says Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson. https://t.co/27x7nBWlcU
Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson has slammed Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong's endorsing of Palestinian statehood as a “huge departure from Western policy”. https://t.co/GEj8t51VfZ
Pro-Israel groups and the federal opposition have reacted furiously to Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s suggestion the Albanese government could recognise Palestinian statehood. https://t.co/nC6BbrOKZT
.@SenatorWong is right. In view of Netanyahu’s rejection of a 2 state solution, western world shld recognise Palestine as a state. Otherwise peace gets buried under remorseless spread of illegal settlements. Wong showing Aus can be a creative middle power https://t.co/ilgFVUmOY8
Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has criticised Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong's call for recognition of a Palestinian statehood. https://t.co/hEb7TjFQCE
Palestinian state recognition the ‘only hope’ to end violence in Middle East, Penny Wong says https://t.co/00ZnkPGYsH
EXCLUSIVE: The Israeli Government may not provide the special adviser appointed by the Albanese Government to have access to its investigation into the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom after a hostile letter by Penny Wong and Richard Marles. https://t.co/6Dfl8Lsdzx