Penny Wong's Middle East trip likely to have more consequences …
Jan 13, 2024 — Tensions rising in Middle East. Wong heads abroad as Australia supported the United States and Britain's strikes on Yemen in retaliation for Red Sea attacks. Tensions have been rising in the Red ...
Israel-Gaza war updates: Penny Wong calls for humanitarian …
Nov 2, 2023 — Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated a call for a "humanitarian pause" to deliver supplies to people in Gaza, adding Australians who have fled to Egypt are in good health.
What Wong can bring to the Middle East maze - Financial Review
Jan 16, 2024 — Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s visit this week to Jordan, Israel, the West Bank, and the UAE, is likely to present her with bewilderment and confusion on Middle East policy challenges.
Penny Wong's response to Israel-Gaza developments
Nov 1, 2023 — Overnight, 23 Australians citizens, residents and family members escaped Gaza into Egypt. Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong says a further 20 remain in Gaza.
Israel Hamas: Penny Wong tells Australians in Gaza they should …
Oct 13, 2023 — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minster Penny Wong divulged the details on Friday as they also announced there would be four evacuation flights from Israel from Friday onwards....
Israel-Hamas war: Penny Wong to visit Israel and Gaza
Dec 8, 2023 — Foreign Minister Penny Wong is preparing to visit Israel and other Middle Eastern countries in January in a bid to play a constructive role in efforts to secure peace in the region.
Dave Sharma calls for Penny Wong to take lead on Middle East …
Dec 12, 2023 — Foreign Minister Penny Wong should use her upcoming trip to the Middle East to demand the elimination of Hamas and secure a role for Australia in brokering a post-war political settlement in Gaza, according to former Australian ambassador to Israel Dave Sharma.
Penny Wong set to visit Israel and Middle East
Dec 8, 2023 — Foreign Minister Penny Wong is set to visit Israel and the Middle East in the coming weeks to encourage key regional counterparts to bring an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict. It's understood plans are in place for Senator Wong to travel early next year.
Israel-Palestine conflict: Egypt to accept 400 foreigners, wounded ...
Nov 1, 2023 — Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Canberra was waiting on confirmation. Up to 81 wounded Palestinians are expected to be allowed to cross into Egypt in the next 24 hours, in what will be a major...
UN Palestinian Refugee Agency to launch independent review of …
Jan 18, 2024 — The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, Philippe Lazzarini, says he has commissioned an independent review into the agency's operations in Gaza, following a meeting with Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Key points: Australia committed $6 million in aid to the organisation.