Prime minister says he is not going to ‘give a daily commentary’ on statements by the US president
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Anthony Albanese and the Coalition are continuing to back Australia’s push for a two-state solution in Gaza despite the US president, Donald Trump, vowing to take control of the war-torn strip and permanently “resettle” Palestinians elsewhere in the Middle East.
In a joint press conference with Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said the “US will take over the Gaza Strip” and relocate Palestinians living there to a “beautiful area with homes and safety … so that they can live out their lives in peace and harmony”.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/05/donald-trump-gaza-strip-take-over-plan-australia-reaction-albanese-coalition-ntwnfb
Author : Sarah Basford Canales
Publish date : 2025-02-05 05:49:00
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