Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has repeated calls for de-escalation in the Middle East and warned Lebanon “cannot become the next Gaza”.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated calls for de-escalation in the Middle East and warned “ Lebanon cannot become the next Gaza” after Iran said Israel ’s action “cannot go unanswered”.
Hezbollah has also launched hundreds of airstrikes in response but there have been no reports of casualties or significant damage in Israel. Ms Wong appeared to respond to the announcement and on Tuesday repeated Australia’s calls for de-escalation amid fears of an all-out regional war. Addressing media at a press conference, the Foreign Minister warned about the grave situation and urged all parties to de-escalate the conflict.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said on Wednesday: “Lebanon cannot become the next Gaza." Picture: Sky News Australia
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