Anthony Albanese urges Israel to stop Lebanon attacks that intensified during Middle East ceasefire

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Josh ButlerApril 12, 2026 at 04:01 PM

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon, which have intensified following the Middle East ceasefire. Albanese expressed concern over Israel's military campaign in Beirut and southern Lebanon, while also urging Hezbollah to cease attacks on Israel. He reiterated that the ceasefire should extend to Lebanon. Albanese confirmed that Australia's military surveillance aircraft will remain in the region for at least another month. His comments follow Israel's largest attack on Lebanon since its war with Hezbollah began. Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed disappointment over failed US and Iran peace talks, emphasizing the need to continue the ceasefire.

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Albanese and Lawrence Wong signed an agreement to keep supplies of fuel and liquid natural gas flowing between Australia and Singapore.

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Australia’s military surveillance aircraft would remain in the region for at least another month.

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Albanese called on Hezbollah to cease attacks on Israel.

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Anthony Albanese urges Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon.

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Israel carried out its largest attack on Lebanon since its war with Hezbollah began, killing at least 254 people and wounding 837.

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Lawrence Wong 30% United States 40% Penny Wong 50% Iran ×250% Singapore ×460% Middle East ×360% Australia ×370% Lebanon ×470% Hezbollah ×370% Israel ×580% Anthony Albanese ×590%

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lebanon 90% israel 90% anthony albanese 80% middle east ceasefire 80% attacks 70% hezbollah 70% australia 60% military surveillance 60% conflict 50% singapore 40%