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Within Australian politics, the response has been nuanced. Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed the belief that aid could and should increase in Gaza, acknowledging that the current level is insufficient. Yet, she refrained from assigning sole blame to Israel or the aid programs, suggesting that the problem is multifaceted. This cautious stance contrasts with claims from some supporters of the current government, who have labeled the situation as genocide—an inflammatory and contested term that many see as exaggeration.