The prime minister is still in the UAE – he is holding a press conference just before he hops on the plane to come home after his 11-day trip to the US and UK (the UAE was a little side stop on the way back to discuss a few things, including bringing a new supermarket competitor to Australia)

Let’s tune in on some of what he is saying:

On the Trump Gaza deal:

Australia has long called for a ceasefire. We’ve called for the hostages to be released and for Hamas to give up its arms. I certainly have welcomed the opportunity to discuss the plans for a ceasefire moving forward over the past week with a range of leaders.

Australia affirms the plan’s commitment to denying Hamas any role in the future governance of Gaza, calls on Hamas to agree to the plan, lay down its arms, and release all remaining hostages. Australia wants to see aid given to the desperate people of Gaza who need this peace plan. We commend the focus which is there in the plan for Palestinian self-determination and statehood, and the Palestinian Authority’s support for the plan, along with so many other nations in the region and countries which have large Muslim populations such as Indonesia and Pakistan. Australia urges all parties to engage seriously with the plan, and to work to bring its vision into reality without delay. Together with our partners, Australia will continue to support efforts to end the war and work towards a just and sustainable two-state solution.