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Albanese Announces $15 Million for Gaza Ahead of State Dinner With Biden

President Biden thanked Prime Minister Albanese for his friendship ‘during this difficult hour.’
Albanese Announces $15 Million for Gaza Ahead of State Dinner With Biden
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese speaks during a news conference with U.S. President Joe Biden in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, on Oct. 25, 2023. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed the government will provide another $15 million (US$9.4 million) in humanitarian aid to Gaza during a joint press conference with U.S. President Joe Biden.

The two leaders held a joint press conference ahead of an official state dinner on Oct. 25 with 300 guests. This followed the leaders holding a private dinner on Oct. 24.
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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