Australia has warned Israel against occupying parts of Lebanon, urging it to respect international law after the displacement of more than a million people.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong raised concerns about Israel's planned occupation of southern Lebanon in a call with her Israeli counterpart.
Senator Wong also condemned comments made by Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich - who has been sanctioned by Australia for inciting violence and Palestinian human rights abuses - calling for the Jewish state to annex Lebanese territory.
