Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong lashed out at the opposition for not supporting the growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, Anadolu reports.

Wong said that the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, is “extreme” for not supporting Middle East ceasefire calls, local broadcaster SBS News reported.

Wong’s comments came after Liberal senator James Paterson said the opposition wants an end to lingering conflict in the Middle East, but refused to back a ceasefire.

Wong observed that the opposition’s stance on the ceasefire issue is “at odds” with the international community, including the US.

“A few days ago, Mr. Dutton said the prime minister should be condemned for calling for a ceasefire,” she said in a statement.

“Now the Liberals finally realise they’re at odds with the international community including the United States, who are all pressing for peace — but he still can’t bring himself to do so.”