Australia Endorses UN’s Ceasefire Resolution as Albanese Announces $10 Million Gaza Aid

Australia’s Prime Minister has voiced support for the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. On the same day, the Australian government announced an additional $10 million in funding to the World Food Programme to provide food assistance to Gaza civilians facing the risk of famine. This extra funding brings Australia’s humanitarian assistance in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, to $72.5 million. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the ceasefire proposal, which was put forward by the United States in May and adopted by the UNSC, was “positive leadership” from the U.S. The resolution called for a six-week ceasefire, the release of hostages held by the terrorist group Hamas, the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, the return of the remains of dead hostages, and access to medical and other humanitarian needs for the hostages....