Christopher Luxon Welcomes Anthony Albanese in Queenstown; Trump Tariffs and Gaza War on Agenda

Midday News Bulletin 10 August 2025

Anthony Albanese and Christopher Luxon pledge cooperation on trade, defence and Gaza at annual talks; The UN meeting to discuss Israel's plan to take over Gaza City; And in the AFL, Gold Coast defeat Carlton to win by 19 points.

PM condemns Israel’s Gaza plan

Anthony Albanese has used a trip to New Zealand to urge against Israeli troops entering Gaza City and extending the conflict in the Middle East.

Israel urged to reconsider Gaza plan by Australia, New Zealand

Israel's move could displace 1 million Palestinians living there and is drawing global backlash. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israel Urged to Reconsider Gaza Plan by Australia, New Zealand

Israel risks violating international law by taking control of Gaza City and should reconsider its plan, the leaders of Australia and New Zealand warned.

Christopher Luxon welcomes Anthony Albanese in Queenstown; Trump tariffs and Gaza war on agenda

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese used their meeting in Queenstown today to urge Israel to reconsider its plan...

Albanese and Luxon urge Israel to reconsider Gaza City takeover during ‘warm, generous’ meeting

… condemning Israel’s latest offensive. Last month, New Zealand and Australia cosigned … president, Donald Trump, over recognising Palestinian statehood would affect their positions. Australian … their nations’ relationships with China, which is the largest …