Today
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.
Russia cannot be rewarded after Trump call: Marles
Richard Marles says it is really important Australia stands with Ukraine; Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza are “only the beginning”. Follow live updates.
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.
Yesterday
‘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.
This Month
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
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
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
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
‘Horrific’: Mother not among dead hostages handed over by Hamas
The Israeli military says a body released by Hamas did not belong to any of the hostages held in Gaza, accusing the militant group of violating the ceasefire.
Bulldozers enter Gaza as Israel mourns death of youngest hostages
Hamas will release more hostages, along with several bodies, thought to be two young boys and their mother who came to symbolise the plight of those taken.
Schools risk losing scholarships under Trump DEI directive
The Education Department warned it will punish schools and colleges that consider race in scholarships, hiring and an array of other activities.
Netanyahu signals he’s transferring Palestinians from Gaza
The Israeli prime minister discussed the plan in Jerusalem with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said Hamas “must be eradicated”.
Hamas signals it will release more hostages this weekend
The statement came amid rising tensions between Hamas and Israel pointed to rising risks about the future of the precarious truce between the adversaries.
Trump’s land grab is no real surprise
Readers’ letters on the US president’s property focus; when the RBA will cut rates; Mark Scott’s regrets; and risk management in energy projects.