Israel

On 27 October, Australia released a Joint Foreign Ministers’ Statement with Canada and five other like-minded countries.

Australia is pressing Israel to reform its coordination with humanitarian organisations to protect civilians and aid workers, following Special Adviser Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin’s report on the deaths of Zomi Frankcom and her World Central Kitchen colleagues.

The objective of this appointment was to advise on the sufficiency and appropriateness of measures taken by Israel to transparently investigate, report and respond to the events leading to the deaths of Ms Frankcom and her colleagues, including holding those responsible to account.

Australia will lift its temporary pause on funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), following steps to strengthen the integrity of UNRWA operations.

The undersigned condemn Houthi interference with navigational rights and freedoms in the waters around the Arabian Peninsula, particularly the Red Sea. 

Australia is gravely concerned about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The Australian Government has secured additional assisted-departure flights for Australians affected by the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs announces the Australian Government will begin the assisted-departure of Australians affected by the situation in Israel and Gaza.

Australia is deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Lebanon.

Australia unequivocally condemns the horrific terrorist attack that claimed the lives of at least seven worshippers in Jerusalem on Friday evening. Terrorism and violence against civilians can never be justified.