PM Warns of ‘Escalation’ in Middle East Following Hezbollah Rocket Attack

Published on July 29, 2024

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of the dangers of escalating tensions in the Middle East following a Hezbollah rocket attack. Twelve children were killed when the projectile, allegedly fired by Hezbollah, struck a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights on July 27. Hezbollah is an Iran-backed Lebanese group designated as a terrorist organisation by the Australian and U.S. governments. In a press conference on July 29, Mr. Albanese reiterated the Australian government did not underestimate “the great risk of escalation” in the Middle East. This came after he issued a joint statement with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and New Zealand President Christopher Luxon warning about the a possible rise in hostilities between the two factions....

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