Anthony Albanese has used a visit to the White House to praise Joe Biden's steadfast support of Israel while also highlighting the need to protect civilians in Gaza.

Key points: Anthony Albanese and Joe Biden have held talks in the Oval Office

Anthony Albanese and Joe Biden have held talks in the Oval Office Global security was a central theme amid fears the Middle East conflict will escalate

Global security was a central theme amid fears the Middle East conflict will escalate Both leaders pushed the need to progress the AUKUS pact, which has faced hurdles

The prime minister's long-awaited state visit to Washington — organised after the US president cancelled a trip to Australia in May — has been overshadowed by the Middle East conflict and, in the US, distracting disarray in congress.

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