Penny Wong Urges Creation of Palestinian State to Break ‘Endless Cycle’ of Violence

Published on April 9, 2024

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has thrown the government’s support behind the recognition of a Palestinian State as Israeli Forces continue to plan a ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. At the Australian National University on April 9, Ms. Wong told an audience at the National Security College conference that Australia was urging the warring parties to re-enter negotiations as it is the “only hope of breaking the endless cycle of violence.” The conflict in the region started on Oct. 7 last year after the terrorist group Hamas breached the Gaza-Israel barrier and attacked Israeli military bases and civilians, leaving 1,200 people dead....

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