March
Palestinians stage rare Gaza protest against Hamas
One protester who attended the rally said they wanted Hamas to end the war and leave the Palestinian territory.
Netanyahu’s secret plans to ‘finish the job’ in Gaza
The new military leadership has drawn up a drastically harsher proposal to destroy Hamas and corral Palestinians into a tiny stretch of land.
Israel strikes largest hospital in southern Gaza
Israel’s military confirmed the strike, saying it hit a Hamas militant operating there. Israel blames civilian deaths on Hamas because it operates among civilians.
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas political leader in southern Gaza
Pro-Hamas media said the airstrike killed Salah al-Bardaweel, a member of the group’s political office, and also his wife.
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets after fire from within Lebanon
Israel vowed a forceful response to rocket fire from Lebanon on Saturday as a fragile four-month truce with Hezbollah showed new signs of strain.
Israeli troops begin limited ground incursion in Gaza
Israel’s army began “targeted ground activities” in the Palestinian territory, with the aim of creating a partial buffer between northern and southern Gaza.
Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza are ‘only the beginning’
The prime minister said the military would press ahead until it achieves all of its war aims: destroying Hamas and freeing all hostages held by the militants.
Nurse wants alleged Israeli threat video tossed out
A video allegedly showing two former nurses discussing killing Israeli patients to face legal challenge; PM discusses radar system purchase in call with Canada. How the day unfolded.
Will Israel return to a full-scale war in Gaza?
Deadly bombardment has strengthened Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition but drawn the ire of hostages and their families.
‘Gates of hell will open’: Israel launches major strikes on Gaza
Israel’s military said it was conducting extensive strikes on Hamas targets and medics reported dozens of deaths, in the biggest attacks since the ceasefire.
Pentagon says operation targeting Yemen’s Houthis is open-ended
The Pentagon said US forces had struck more than 30 Houthi targets since Saturday, including command-and-control and training sites and drone infrastructure.
Donors mull ditching ‘divisive’ Sydney Writers’ Festival
Private donors are said to be reconsidering up to $500,000 of annual support, concerned the festival is becoming too partisan after departure of former chair Kathy Shand.
How world leaders are managing Trump
Malcolm Turnbull warns against forming a “conga line of sycophants”, but there is no universal view on the best way to handle relations with the US president.
February
New battle for skies; Has PM misled on live fire?; Joe Aston’s flying tips
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Trump posts bizarre AI video of Gaza’s golden future
The video features belly dancers and skyscrapers and concludes with a shirtless US President and Benjamin Netanyahu lying next to each other on sun beds by a pool.
Israel delays release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
The prisoners were due to be set free after Hamas released six Israeli hostages as a precarious ceasefire beset by recriminations nears the end of its first phase.
Without Egypt or Jordan onboard, Trump retreats from his Gaza plan
Donald Trump had said he favoured taking control of Gaza and displacing the Palestinians who lived there. But Egypt and Jordan rejected cooperating.
Hamas says it has handed over body of Shiri Bibas
Israeli medical authorities said forensic teams were preparing to examine the body, which Hamas transferred via the Red Cross, and confirm its identity.
Victoria not performing well: Bullock
Michele Bullock says the Victorian economy is not performing as well as others; Peter Dutton backs $2.4 billion Whyalla rescue package but not “Whitlamesque” equity proposal. How the day unfolded.
Bullock admits RBA too slow; Domain rockets; Mansion smashes record
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