Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called on Israel and Hamas to “respect the ceasefire and hostage release deal”. His comments came after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on early Tuesday, saying it was hitting Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January.

Australia’s prime minister calls on all parties to respect Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called on Israel and Hamas to “respect the ceasefire and hostage release deal”. His comments came after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on early Tuesday, saying it was hitting Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January.