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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Daniel Hurst

Penny Wong affirms ‘solidarity’ with Israel as she meets with Hamas hostage relatives

Australian foreign minister Penny Wong meets with Israeli counterpart FM Katz and families of Israeli hostages and survivors of 7 October attack by Hamas.
Australian foreign minister Penny Wong meets with Israeli counterpart FM Katz (2nd right) and families of Israeli hostages and survivors of 7 October attack by Hamas. Photograph: Daniel Walding/Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Australian foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has met with Israeli relatives of hostages held by Hamas and assured them that she will continue to use Australia’s voice to call for the immediate, unconditional and safe return of all hostages.

Wong arrived in Israel late on Tuesday for a series of meetings, including with the Israeli foreign affairs minister, Israel Katz, and the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog.

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