To be morally consistent with previous actions and to uphold to amendments Wong herself pushed for,Australia must change its tune towards Israel.
Congratulations to Penny Wong for taking the brave steps to commence a debate on the conflict in the Middle East.
Well-meaning global manoeuvring on a two-state solution is occurring in isolation from the people whose views matter most.
Without the pre-conditions for peace,prematurely recognising Palestinian statehood would not strengthen forces for peace and undermine extremism. It would do the exact opposite.
By all means,let’s talk about what appears to be the most viable option for achieving peace,but let’s not pretend it will ever happen.
Penny Wong made no proposal. There was no plan. It was simply a restatement of Australia’s long-standing position. So what was it for?
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s comments on Palestinian statehood have been welcomed by pro-Palestine advocates,but infuriated pro-Israel groups and the opposition.
It is clear that this government does not see itself as the defender,let alone champion,of public education. What a travesty for the majority of our children who attend public schools.
Penny Wong has,with great care,set out a clear case for a Palestinian state. The argument is utterly rational but totally incendiary.
Setting out a new case on the highly sensitive global question,Penny Wong said Palestinian statehood could improve the chances for peace.
Anthony Albanese has tasked a top air force figure with testing the veracity of Israel’s claims about the death of an Australian aid worker,but the opposition leader has chastised the government’s approach.