Australia welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage agreement in Gaza after 15 months of conflict and a devastating loss of civilian life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia has consistently been part of the international call for a ceasefire and release of hostages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We urge all parties to respect its terms and safeguard a lasting peace, including ensuring the immediate release of all hostages and unimpeded and sustained increases in humanitarian assistance to all parts of Gaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our thoughts are with all the civilians killed, displaced and taken hostage in this conflict, and the many humanitarian workers who lost their lives in the service of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This agreement is a constructive step towards peace and stability in the region. It must mark the beginning of a new chapter for the Israeli and Palestinian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia will continue working with the international community towards a two-state solution – a Palestinian state and the State of Israel, living side by side in peace and security within internationally recognised borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We hope it will allow the Palestinian people the opportunity to rebuild, reform their governance, and pursue self-determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia remains unequivocal in our condemnation of Hamas’ atrocities on 7 October, and its ongoing acts of terror. There must be no role for Hamas in the future governance of Gaza. Any future Palestinian state must not be in a position to threaten Israel’s security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will continue to act in partnership with the international community to support the urgent humanitarian needs of the people of Gaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We thank the mediators\u2014the United States, Qatar and Egypt\u2014for their tireless efforts to bring parties to an agreement to end this war.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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