Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas during his meeting with United States President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday.

"Australia unequivocally condemns the terrorism of Hamas," Albanese said in a speech.

Australia's leader at the same time condoled with all Israeli victims of Hamas' attack on 7 October and Palestinians in Gaza Strip suffering from Israel's war with the terrorist group.

"We grieve for the loss of every innocent life, whether that be Israeli or Palestinian," he said.

Albanese said his government will provide an additional $15 million in humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza.

Australia already committed to give $10 million to Palestinians and deliver lifesaving assistance such as emergency water and medical services.

Albanese also declared that Australia stands with Ukraine in its war with Russia and mentioned Canberra's additional military aid to Kyiv to help it regain territories annexed by Moscow.

The two leaders' meeting underscored the countries'
century-old alliance and unity in confronting an increasingly assertive China in the
Asia-Pacific region.