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Australian PM Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution Following Trump’s Gaza Remarks

Australian governments under different political parties had backed the creation of two states — “not just one” — for decades, Albanese said.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to a two-state solution in response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks about “taking over” the Gaza Strip.

During a press conference, Albanese emphasized that Australia’s position remains unchanged, stating, “The Australian government supports, on a bipartisan basis, a two-state solution”.

“We have not received any request regarding the rebuilding of Gaza,” the prime minister added.

Australian governments under different political parties had backed the creation of two states — “not just one” — for decades, Albanese said.

“Australia’s position is the same as it was this morning, as it was last year, and it was 10 years ago,” he said. “That remains my position and it has been a bipartisan position up to this point,” he added.

Trump’s comments, made during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggested that Palestinians would be eager to leave Gaza, and he proposed a long-term U.S. governance plan for the region.

These remarks have been met with widespread condemnation, including from Hamas, which described the proposal as a “recipe for creating chaos”.

While Albanese did not directly condemn Trump’s statements, he reiterated Australia’s ongoing support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the need for a ceasefire.

He stated, “I’m not going to… give a daily commentary on statements by the U.S. president. My job is to support Australia’s position”.

 

Saman Siddiqui

I am a freelance journalist with a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and an MS in Peace and Conflict Studies. Since 2006, I have been involved in various capacities within the electronic media industry. At OyeYeah, I cover diverse genres ranging from journalism and fiction to fashion, including reviews and fact-finding reports.

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