Wong Warns Palestinian Leaders to Use Australian Aid for Services, Not Terror Groups During Visit to Israel and Palestine
• Foreign Minister Penny Wong issued a warning that Australian aid to Palestinians must be used for vital services and not diverted to terror groups • Wong met with Palestinian PM and expressed importance that $21.5 million aid package is used for healthcare and education • Wong held talks with communities affected by Israeli settler violence and reaffirmed support for two-state solution • Wong shared with Israeli President the strong concerns Australians have about civilian deaths in Gaza • Wong's visit comes 100+ days after deadly Oct 7 attacks amid calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine