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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Sarah Basford Canales and Josh Butler

Trump offers ‘greatest chance’ for Gaza ceasefire, Penny Wong insists, as Australia condemns Israel actions

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Foreign minister Penny Wong said Australia’s decision to become a signatory to the statement, alongside countries including the UK, Canada, and France, reflected the ‘concern’ and ‘distress’ Australians felt from seeing the images of starving Palestinians in Gaza. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/Reuters

Donald Trump has the “greatest chance of any political leader” to broker a ceasefire deal in Gaza, Penny Wong says, after Australia on Tuesday joined with 27 other countries to condemn Israel for the “drip feeding of aid” and the “inhumane killing” of Palestinians.

Wong acknowledged the key role the US – a strong supporter of Israel – plays in the peace process as domestic pressure on the Albanese government to play a more pivotal role in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts.

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