Australia urges Israel not to invade Lebanon, Wong tells citizens to ‘please leave’

The federal government is working with international partners on possible evacuation options from Lebanon but remains deeply concerned thousands of Australians won’t be able to get help.

Speaking to SBS World News from New York, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has again urged citizens and residents still in Lebanon to leave now.

“If you are able to leave, please leave. You know, whether or not it might be to a destination other than your most preferred destination,” she said. 

Watch this interview with Australia’s demented Foreign Minister Penny Wong from SBS News.

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[Editor: SBS interviewer Anna Henderson should be sacked for impersonating an anti-Israel activist in this appalling interview with Australia’s mealy-mouthed Foreign Minister Penny Wong.]