Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in an interview with ABC network that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in "denial" regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The interview was also quoted in the British "Guardian," which noted that Albanese made these statements after a conversation with Netanyahu, and also claimed that frustration with the ongoing war in Gaza led to Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state. Albanese said in the interview: "Netanyahu repeated again what he has said publicly - it's denial regarding the consequences of taking over Gaza and what happens to innocent people."