Albo’s Plea for Peace in Gaza Amid Hostage Deal Breakthrough
The Albanese government calls for respect of a ceasefire deal in Gaza as hostages are set to be exchanged
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Gaza: The Albanese government is stepping up, urging both Israel and Hamas to stick to a ceasefire-for-hostages deal. This comes right after some good news from mediating countries about a breakthrough.
So, here’s the scoop: US President Joe Biden and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani shared that the two sides have agreed to swap 33 Israeli hostages for a pause in the fighting. Sounds promising, right?
If everything goes smoothly and the Israeli cabinet gives the green light, this deal could kick in on Sunday. It’s been a tough 15 months of conflict, and this could be a step toward some peace.
In a joint statement, Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong expressed their support for this development. They said, “Australia welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage agreement in Gaza after 15 months of conflict and a devastating loss of civilian life.”
They also emphasized that Australia has been part of the global push for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. They’re calling on everyone involved to respect the terms and work towards lasting peace, which includes getting all hostages released and ensuring humanitarian aid flows freely into Gaza.
Stay tuned for more updates!