Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has doubled down on his call for all innocent lives to be protected as Israel continues its offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
Australia has again urged the protection of all civilians across Israel and Gaza. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is working with international counterparts to provide humanitarian access to Gaza and establish a safe corridor at the Rafah crossing into Egypt to allow citizens to get to safety.
The joint letter said the former prime ministers stood with all Jewish Australians and the Australian Palestinian community for the "suffering" being experienced. It also called for humanitarian access to Gaza and reaffirmed their support for a two-state solution. Government Services Minister Bill Shorten said unity was needed despite the ongoing conflict in the region and that the joint letter reflected the views of the federal government.
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