Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that he has discussed the crisis in Gaza with his UK counterpart, Keir Starmer, and reiterated his government’s strong support for a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, Reuters reports.

Australia has not yet made a formal decision to recognise Palestine, though Albanese supports Israel’s right to exist within secure borders and Palestinians’ right to demand their own state.

In a statement, Albanese said they agreed on the importance of using international momentum to secure a ceasefire, the release of all Israeli hostages and the acceleration of aid. They also want to ensure Hamas does not play a role in a future Palestinian state.