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Australian Leaders Praise Trump and US for Securing First Stage of Israel-Hamas Peace Plan

The deal will see hostages released and Israeli troops withdrawn under the first phase, according to Trump.
Australian Leaders Praise Trump and US for Securing First Stage of Israel-Hamas Peace Plan
President Donald Trump waves to members as the press as he walks to board Marine One at the White House on May 30, 2025. Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images via AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
10/9/2025|Updated: 10/9/2025
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have thanked Donald Trump for securing the first stage of a peace plan in Gaza.

Trump announced on Oct. 8 (U.S. time) that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a deal involving the release of hostages, an exchange of prisoners, and the withdrawal of military forces.
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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