Albanese and Coalition continue to back two-state solution despite Trump’s vow to ‘take over’ Gaza Strip

Prime minister says he is not going to give a daily commentary' on statements by the US president

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Anthony Albanese and the Coalition are continuing to back Australia's push for a two-state solution in Gaza despite the US president, Donald Trump, vowing to take control of the war-torn strip and permanently resettle" Palestinians elsewhere in the Middle East.

In a joint press conference with Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said the US will take over the Gaza Strip" and relocate Palestinians living there to a beautiful area with homes and safety ... so that they can live out their lives in peace and harmony".

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