‘Dumb and dangerous’: Andrew Bolt blasts Penny Wong over Palestinian state call

Sky News host Andrew Bolt has unleashed on Foreign Minister Penny Wong for “making a fool of herself” with her call for a Palestinian state.

Addressing the ANU's National Security College on Tuesday evening, Senator Wong claimed a two-state solution was essential to sustain long-term peace in the region.

She also asserted there was “no role for Hamas” in a future Palestinian state.

“So let's sum up this idiotic Wong plan. She's given Hamas a propaganda triumph that makes it even more likely it will dominate the Palestinian state she wants, ensuring the new Palestinian nation will be run by terrorists,” Mr Bolt said.

“Yet she has no idea at all how to stop them taking over.”

[lorellemorris]

She should shut her mouth. Stay out of thinking Australia is a world player and look after people here. Is there a brown paper bag in that speech?

[MotherMissionary]

So disappointed and saddened by Wong’s lack of friendship and support for Israel. Surely all right thinking people can see that this government lacks a moral compass.

[dominicmarafioti]

Who is she really to get involved in another countries war.

[tomislav]

Penny Wong should visit Palestine with her Wife & discuss the matter directly with the Imams🙌

[briancurtin]

Wong is an utter embarrassment to Australia.

[kathleenryan]

Penny Wong knows what Hamas would do to her if they got their hands on her! Knowing this I don't know how she can in effect support them!

[Bigmanhulk.]

Here we go again,
rewarding criminals .

[Garamutproject]

Israel has the right to defend itself!

[sirstiffpilchard]

Fortunately, Penny Wong is not taken too seriously outside Labor & Greens and Hamas of course.

[jamesgillan]

Really extraordinary arrogance to think that this can be sorted from here!!

[HeatherTrompp-qu]

South Australia wanted to cancel Anzac and other Australian celebrations; Penny Wrong is from South Australia. So, is she the one that started this ridiculous Farst that is going on in South Australia? She does not speak for me. She needs to be sacked by the Australian people; we do not want her opinions nor her idiot ideas. I love the Jewish people and God bless Israel forever. She needs to have three or four phones to take messages, 1: for the yes, I agree with you voters and 2: or 3: for the no, I don't give a dam about your opinion, voters.

[gunga]

How much more shame will this government keep spitting out

[jobo]

The timing is all Wong. She has got to go, she needs to be stopped.

[richardnieuwhof]

We live in dangerous times with foolish leaders.

[marcturner]

I really think the Foreign Minister is sending the Wong message to Hamas.

[AlanRoehrich]

Tell Penny she's wong.

And let her go live in "gaza" and see the reality.

[MrMonikura]

Two state solution is not our truth, but your lies.

[Parawingdelta]

One of the most slimy politicians ever to enter Australian parliament.

[jenniferjoseph]

Why do they have Penny Wong in her position still.

[yaelhorowitz]

The Palestinians have been rejecting violently a two state solution for decades.