Australia's Anthony Albanese says every effort should be made to end starvation in Gaza

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the situation in Gaza as a "humanitarian catastrophe".

Every effort must be made to safeguard innocent life and end the suffering and starvation of the people of Gaza, the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement on Friday, describing the situation as a "humanitarian catastrophe".

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (REUTERS)

"Israel’s denial of aid and the killing of civilians, including children, seeking access to water and food cannot be defended or ignored," Albanese said in the statement.