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Foreign Minister Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution, Despite US Abstention

United States and the United Kingdom abstained from the vote because it did not condemn Hamas
Foreign Minister Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution, Despite US Abstention
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Ashkelon in southern Israel, on Oct. 8, 2023. Amir Cohen/Reuters
Monica O’Shea
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has endorsed a United Nations Security Council resolution on the situation in the Middle East.

The resolution called for “urgent and extended” humanitarian pauses in Gaza and an immediate release of hostages held by Hamas.

Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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