Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has sparked controversy by advocating for the recognition of a Palestinian state, leading to criticism from various political figures. Wong's stance on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine has divided opinions, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accusing the government of bias towards Israel. Former Prime Minister John Howard and Sky News host Andrew Bolt have also criticized Wong's position, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended her, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution in the Middle East.
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
Penny Wong has stressed the important of finding a pathway to peace in the Middle East as she called out the Opposition leader, who this week accused the Foreign Minister of being "reckless" for proposing a two-state solution in Israel. https://t.co/pGFb2ergIN
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
Peter Dutton has delivered a scathing assessment of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in an exclusive interview with Sky News Australia, decrying the government for using foreign diplomacy for political gain. https://t.co/FqeNisuHSa
Sky News host Andrew Bolt says Opposition Leader Peter Dutton slammed Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s stance on Israel due to “rewarding terrorism”. https://t.co/7NKVPSCipW
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The Prime Minister has defended Foreign Minister Penny Wong and the "pretty sensible proposition" of a two-state solution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. https://t.co/ZVK0UVhclA
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese’s government of downplaying the scale of antisemitism in Australia and labelled Foreign Minister Penny Wong's remarks on the possible recognition of a Palestinian state as "reckless". Read more: https://t.co/PU2EBTN14V https://t.co/wPrLURgdUk
Former prime minister John Howard has lashed out at Penny Wong in an exclusive Sky News Australia interview following her calls for the recognition of a Palestinian state. https://t.co/PexXqxd6jk
The Prime Minister has hit back at Peter Dutton's "nasty negativity" after the Opposition leader criticised Foreign Minister Penny Wong's call for a two-state solution in Israel. https://t.co/RWMVsHzZvI
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 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