Australia, Canada, and New Zealand Urge Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

Published on July 27, 2024

The Australian prime minister has joined forces with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.  Anthony Albanese, Justin Trudeau, and Christopher Luxon released a joint statement on July 26 afternoon urging Israel to listen to concerns raised by the international community. “The situation in Gaza is catastrophic. The human suffering is unacceptable. It cannot continue,” the statement read.  “An immediate ceasefire is needed desperately.  “Civilians must be protected, and a sustained increase in the flow of assistance throughout Gaza is needed to address the humanitarian situation.” The three leaders urged Israel to respond to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ’s) ruling last week which deemed its occupation of Palestinian territories illegal....

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