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Australia warns Israel’s plans for Rafah ground offensive could have ‘devastating consequences’

Failure to ensure special care for more than 1 million civilians in the area would ‘cause serious harm to Israel’s own interests’, foreign minister, Penny Wong, says

The Guardian - AU

PM 'very concerned' about Israeli offensive on Rafah

Australia's prime minister has expressed serious concerns about the threat to civilian lives as Israel prepares a full-blown attack on Rafah in southern Gaza.

AAP

Indian Ocean security threats on par with Pacific: Wong

Vast waters to Australia's west present security, climate and conflict threats as serious as those facing the Pacific, the foreign minister told a conference.

AAP

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‘Life-saving work’: Albanese government under pressure to reverse UNRWA funding suspension

More than 12,000 pro-Palestinian advocates have penned letters to their federal representatives calling for the UN funding to be reinstated

The Guardian - AU

U.S.-China tussle, warships in Indian Ocean dominate India-sponsored IOC conference in Perth, as Jaishankar takes aim at China

Growing concerns over the militarization of the Indian Ocean and great power rivalry discussed at Indian Ocean Conference in Perth.

The Hindu

EAM Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific, West Asia situation with Australian counterpart Wong

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Australian counterpart Penny Wong to discuss bilateral partnership, Indo-Pacific, and global topics.

The Hindu

Australia faces growing calls to unfreeze Palestine aid

Australia's foreign minister faces growing calls to unfreeze humanitarian aid for Palestinian refugees.

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Labor faces Dunkley scrap, Wong’s Gaza admission, Zelenskiy sacks top general

Poll shows party is ahead in the Victorian byelection – but only just; Ukraine’s president fires Valerii Zaluzhnyi in long-awaited shake-up

The Guardian - AU

We don’t have all the facts on UNRWA allegations, Penny Wong admits

Minister says she didn’t have all the evidence about alleged UN staff links to 7 October attacks before she paused funding

The Guardian - AU

Labor MP breaks ranks with party over Israel’s ‘unconscionable’ bombardment of Gaza

Josh Wilson tells Australian parliament besieged territory is ‘being bombed into rubble’ following Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of ceasefire proposal

The Guardian - AU

China's regional push sparks policy 'autopilot' warning

Defence and diplomatic experts want the Australian government to adopt the same approach to global affairs that it applied in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP

Donors to UN agency in Gaza 'need confidence': Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has received advice saying Australian money is not being funnelled through an aid organisation to fund terrorism in Gaza.

AAP

Labor MPs play down impact of Australia’s pause in funding for UNRWA in Gaza

Backbenchers tell constituents that it would not affect funding for the current year – but did not mention freeze on $6m in emergency top-up funding

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PNG rules out China pact as PM arrives in Australia

Papua New Guinea has hosed down suggestions it will enter a policing pact in China as the nation's prime minister prepares to address Australia's parliament.

AAP

Wong walks tightrope over top court's Israel ruling

The Greens and coalition want the foreign minister to be more resolute in her stance on the world court's ruling on allegations of genocide in Gaza.

AAP

Australia's despair at writer's death sentence in China

The prime minister has expressed dismay and despair after a Chinese-Australian writer was handed a suspended death sentence.

International Business Times

Australia Says Writer Given Suspended Death Sentence In China

Australia's government said Monday writer Yang Jun has been given a suspended death sentence in China, describing it as "harrowing news".

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Australia Appalled at China's Suspended Death Sentence for Blogger

Australia expresses shock and concern over China's suspended death sentence for democracy blogger Yang Hengjun, urging for his wellbeing and medical care.

Al Jazeera

Australian writer Yang Hengjun sentenced to death on China spy charges

Yang has been imprisoned for five years on charges of espionage that he and Australia have rejected.

The Guardian - AU

Australian academic Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence by Chinese court

Australia’s foreign minister says government is ‘appalled’ by sentence, which could mean life in prison

The Guardian - AU

‘Shockingly amateurish’: Australian government delivers veiled rebuke to Israel over UN agency comments

Exclusive: Canberra insider hits back at Amir Maimon who accused Australia of forgetting ‘Hamas culpability’ for 7 October attacks

The Guardian - AU

Israel accuses Australia of forgetting ‘Hamas’s culpability’ for Gaza war as ministers consider UNRWA funding

Peter Dutton accuses Penny Wong of ignoring earlier warnings from Jewish leaders about risk of funding to UNRWA being misused

AAP

New Zealand makes fresh aid pledge to Palestinians

After hearing from Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on her tour of the Middle East, NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters has pledged new aid for Palestine.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand steps up interest in Aukus as Pacific security concerns grow

Australia to send delegation to NZ ‘very shortly’ to brief on second pillar of Aukus alliance after ministers meet in Melbourne

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