Senate debates
Thursday, 6 February 2025
Questions without Notice
United States of America
2:51 pm
Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source
I would have thought recognition conditions might be something you'd be interested in, Senator. Hamas must release all hostages, and issues such as Jerusalem and the final territory of a Palestinian state should be defined through negotiations.
We have taken a principled position throughout this conflict. People in this chamber may not—
An honourable senator interjecting—
Well, Senator, we have taken a principled position. People in this chamber may not agree with the position we have taken, but it is a position of principle, and it is consistent.
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