Prime Ministers Christopher Luxon, Anthony Albanese, and Justin Trudeau issued a joint statement on the lives lost in the Israel-Hamas war.Following is the joint statement from the Prime Ministers.
Australia, Canada, and New Zealand mourn every Israeli and Palestinian innocent life which has been lost in this conflict and express our condolences to all families and communities affected by the violence.
We unequivocally condemn Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel on October 7, the appalling loss of life, and the heinous acts of violence perpetrated in those attacks, including sexual violence. We condemn Hamas’ unacceptable treatment of hostages and call for the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages.