Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has indicated a significant policy shift by suggesting that Australia might consider recognizing Palestinian statehood, in which Hamas would play no role, as a means to foster long-term peace in the Middle East. This move, aimed at building momentum towards a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has sparked a wide range of reactions. While some view it as a hopeful step towards peace, others, including Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and the peak Jewish body in Australia, have criticized Wong, accusing her of rewarding terrorism and reinforcing extremism. The suggestion, described as a departure from Western policy by Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson and as sparking fury in Australia’s Jewish community, aligns with Australia's long-standing advocacy for a two-state solution, though it has not officially recognized a Palestinian state until now. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the government of a clear prejudice towards Israel.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s comments this week on Palestine and a two-state solution plays directly into the hands of Hamas and has made Australia a laughing stock, writes Piers Akerman: https://t.co/GSfREhfzQW https://t.co/px7fJvQIjk
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has defended her comments from earlier this week indicating the Albanese government is considering recognising Palestinian statehood. https://t.co/2liqGNFUOZ
Penny Wong’s Palestine statehood declaration continues to dominate the headlines with Peter Dutton blasting the government’s actions. Join Sky News Australia to watch his exclusive interview and all the analysis of the biggest stories in the country. https://t.co/0CAbVyfwBw
Penny Wong’s Palestine statehood declaration continues to dominate the headlines with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton blasting the government’s actions. Join Sky News Australia to watch his exclusive interview and all the analysis of the biggest stories in the country.…
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accuses the government of "a clear prejudice towards Israel" after Foreign Minister Penny Wong reiterated support for a two-state solution. https://t.co/o6KsZvxfoF
In a speech at the Australian National University, Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong said the international community is discussing Palestinian statehood 'as a way of building momentum towards a two-state solution' https://t.co/VVuP8jrxyj https://t.co/eDixECycU7
#Australia hints towards considering recognition of Palestinian state amid #IsraelHamaswar https://t.co/sHX4DbOU2C https://t.co/LiizfUjfPb
Australia has long advocated for a two-state solution but does not officially recognise a Palestinian state. #9News https://t.co/ygbsYms1Lu
Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council’s Colin Rubenstein says Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong is “reinforcing extremism” by backing Palestinian statehood. https://t.co/4nEEdf2fNS
Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong said Canberra would consider recognition of a Palestinian state, a shift in policy as the international community looks for a two-state solution to end the Israel-Palestinian conflict https://t.co/VVuP8js5nR https://t.co/HokJZTBRZ1
Penny Wong, Australia's foreign minister: "The international community is now considering recognizing a Palestinian state in order to build momentum to advance the two-state solution. The simple truth is that in order to ensure a safe and prosperous future for both Israelis and… https://t.co/NUovrRm2HC
Penny Wong has been accused of a "dangerous approach" that could "embolden terrorists", after the Foreign Minister suggested Australia could recognise Palestine before there's a two-state agreement with Israel. @CCroucher9 #9News READ MORE: https://t.co/o17nR9EaEz https://t.co/QWO2nwtMC6
Foreign Minister Penny Wong is calling for Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state. MORE: https://t.co/bi6SlzPZq5 https://t.co/2rUvmdVXy6
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
What did Penny Wong say about recognising Palestinian statehood – and is Australia at odds with its allies? https://t.co/ZfAB9pArvk
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
Israel Gaza: Australia hints it could recognise Palestinian state https://t.co/smXDHe3Nan
Australia To Consider Recognizing A Palestinian State In Major Shift In Policy https://t.co/EInv7wK0YY
Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and the peak Jewish body in Australia have accused Foreign Minister Penny Wong of rewarding terrorism after she called for the establishment of a two-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. https://t.co/zEdWaKbK8k
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has signalled Australia may formally recognise a Palestinian state, arguing it would bring momentum to the peace process in the Middle East. @ElizaEdNews explains. #9News READ MORE: https://t.co/EIqfJCf5Pb https://t.co/XUWvlDF2O1
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has hinted Australia would consider recognising a Palestinian state, in a significant change to the government's language on the Hamas-Israel war. Read more: https://t.co/ssLc4ovKP5 https://t.co/J4ltMwcArH
.@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
‘We need to build the pathway’: Wong steps up debate on Palestinian statehood https://t.co/OQAS1nqNao
Penny Wong has signalled that the Albanese government is prepared to recognise a Palestinian state as part of an international push to end the Israel-Hamas war, in a major policy shift that has sparked fury in Australia’s Jewish community. https://t.co/9cAalnvRic
Australian FM says Canberra to consider recognizing Palestinian state. https://t.co/RgDQ9Ghotr
NEW: Australia suggests it could recognise Palestinian state https://t.co/NvppzS0pA7
#Australia becomes the latest country to advocate formal recognition of a #Palestinian state, further shattering a long-standing diplomatic taboo in the West. https://t.co/qUVWIACnD0
Australian FM says Canberra to consider recognizing Palestinian state https://t.co/Up8VmY56WA
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has given the strongest indication yet that Australia could be open to considering recognition of a Palestinian state. @AmandaCoppNews #9News https://t.co/nNrLRve8jk
⚠️ AUSTRALIA TO CONSIDER RECOGNISING PALESTINIAN STATE, FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/9qOWbU9cMo Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong said Canberra would consider recognition of a Palestinian state, a shift in policy as the international community looks… https://t.co/I6p7HbmItl
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has given the Labor government's support to recognising Palestinian statehood in pursuit of long term peace in the region. https://t.co/o0LXry2B3c
The Australian government has given its strongest indication that it would consider recognizing a Palestinian state https://t.co/OQK7ofEQ4l
BREAKING: Penny Wong has hinted that Australia would consider recognising a Palestinian state in which Hamas would play no role. https://t.co/yXJIzd4bCC
Palestinian state recognition the ‘only hope’ to end violence in Middle East, Penny Wong says https://t.co/00ZnkPGYsH