Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:21): I am aware, and we are all aware, that there is a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. I've said that. Senator Shoebridge interjecting— Senator WONG: Well, I'll take the interjection from Senator Shoebridge. I just would remind you: we are not a party to this conflict. Our role— Senator Shoebridge interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Shoebridge, this is Senator Steele-John's question. The minister is answering. I ask you to listen in respectful silence. Senator WONG: We will continue to articulate a principled position. We have done so all the way through. We recognise that what occurred on 7 October was horrific. We recognise that Hamas is an organisation which is dedicated to the destruction of the State of Israel. We recognise that they are still holding hostages. Similarly, we recognise that, in affirming Israel's right to defend itself, we also emphasise the importance of international law. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Steele-John, second supplementary?