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Anthony Albanese spoke to Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority, in a phone call overnight.

The prime minister reiterated Australia's call for the immediate entry of aid into Gaza, a permanent ceasefire, and the release of all Israeli hostages still held by terror group Hamas, according to a readout of the call circulated by the PM's office.