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STATEMENT ON MIDDLE EAST PEACE PLAN

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Australia strongly supports the plan’s commitment to
denying Hamas any role in the future governance of Gaza. 



STATEMENT ON MIDDLE EAST PEACE PLAN
09/10/2025
(See translation in Arabic section)
Sydney-Middle East Times Int'l:
A
joint statement was issued today by Anthony Albanese MP, the Prime
Minister of Australia and Senator Penny Wong the Minister for Foreign
Affairs , which said:
Australia welcomes President Trump’s
announcement that Israel and Hamas have signed off the first phase of
the plan to bring peace to Gaza.
After more than two years of
conflict, hostages held and a devastating loss of civilian life, this is
a much needed step towards peace.
Australia has consistently been
part of international calls for a ceasefire, return of the hostages, and
the unimpeded flow of aid to Gaza.
We urge all parties to respect the terms of the plan.
We
thank President Trump for his diplomatic efforts and acknowledge the
important role of Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye in delivering this agreement.
Australia strongly supports the plan’s commitment to denying Hamas any role in the future governance of Gaza. 
There is a very long road to recovery in Gaza, securing long term peace and building the Palestinian state. 
Together with our partners, Australia will continue to do what we can to contribute to a just and enduring two-state solution.

 














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