Anthony Albanese declared Australia has no immediate plans to recognize a Palestinian state, emphasizing that further steps are needed for a two-state solution despite internal pressures. He condemned Israel for blocking aid to Gaza, labeling it a breach of international law, and stressed that innocent lives should not bear the consequences of conflict. He highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for protections for civilians and condemned the loss of life on both sides. Recent Israeli airdrops of humanitarian aid were acknowledged as a necessary start to address the crisis.
Albanese stated that it is a breach of international law to stop food deliveries into Gaza, emphasizing that innocent lives must be protected. He noted that Israel, as a democratic state, has the responsibility to ensure that innocent lives are not lost, and lamented the loss of both Israeli and Palestinian lives, arguing that every life matters.
Addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Albanese referenced images of emaciated children and condemned the civilian casualties, saying, 'A one-year-old boy is not a Hamas fighter.' He labeled the deaths of civilians in Gaza as 'completely unacceptable' and 'indefensible,' underscoring the humanitarian needs amid ongoing conflicts.
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