PM Says Foreign Minister Does Not Support a Ceasefire

Albanese has backed Foreign Minister Wong saying her position is in line with the government.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Feb. 14, 2023. Martin Ollman/Getty Images

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Foreign Minister Penny Wong has not called for a ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas.

On Nov. 12, Ms. Wong told ABC insiders that a ceasefire “must be agreed between the parties,” and that Israel should stop attacking hospitals, in accordance with international law.