Reported at www.abc.net.au: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed a careful rejection of Donald Trump’s proposal for the US to “take long-term ownership” of Gaza, reaffirming Australia’s bipartisan support for a two-state solution.

Albanese avoided engaging with Trump’s statement directly, adopting a cautious approach shared by both major Australian political parties, who refrained from strong public criticism of the former US president.

This strategy aims to navigate the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s remarks while maintaining diplomatic relations and avoiding unnecessary confrontation.