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Penny Wong has spoken with US secretary of state on Gaza

Daniel Hurst

The foreign minister, Penny Wong, had a phone call today with the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, amid ongoing efforts to secure the safe passage of civilians, including foreign nationals, from Gaza.

It is understood the call included discussion of recent developments, including the humanitarian situation in Gaza and attempts to allow foreign nationals including Australians to leave safely.

The Department of Foreign…