PM Albanese Urges Palestinian Authority Leader to Protect Civilian Lives

Mr. Albanese also reaffirmed Australia’s support for a two-state solution and the upholding international law.

Palestinians fleeing Gaza City and other parts of northern Gaza towards the southern areas, walk on a road on Nov. 8, 2023. Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas about the need to protect civilians in Gaza. 

Mr. Albanese, in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Islands Forum, told Mr. Abbas of the need to uphold international law and reaffirmed Australia’s support for a two-state solution.