Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hailed steps toward a ceasefire in the Middle East during a G20 virtual summit.
Israel's government and Hamas have agreed to a truce for at least four days to allow aid into the Gaza Strip and the release of at least 50 hostages captured by militants in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel.
Australia is "deeply concerned by the conflict in the Middle East," Mr Albanese said during his opening remarks to the online meeting hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.