March
For Trump, the strong do what they can, the weak suffer what they must
The US president’s hastiness to secure peace overlooks the often laborious work usually required for a long-term, stable and durable solution to a conflict.
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.
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.
February
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.
‘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.
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”.
Netanyahu threatens to restart war if hostages not returned
“If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon – the ceasefire will end,” the Israeli leader said, adding he’s ordered the military to prepare.
Trump says ‘all’ Israeli hostages must be released by Saturday
The US president says “all hell is going to break out” if the remaining Israelis are not freed after Hamas threatened to delay the deal.
US to fly illegal migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The first planeload of illegal immigrants will land in the notorious prison on Tuesday; Michaelia Cash emphasises Peter Dutton’s strength over his likeability; Elliott swoops on BP. Here’s how the day unfolded.
Albanese must stand up to Trump’s Gaza plan
Australia must be prepared to stick up for the international rule of law system that has contributed to our nation’s security, peace, and stability for decades.
Is Trump’s Gaza gamble ‘morally bankrupt’ or bold?
Donald Trump’s breathtaking plan for the US to takeover Gaza stunned the world and ripped up the foreign policy status quo in the Middle East.
Trump slaps sanctions on international court for targeting Israel
The president has placed sanctions on International Criminal Court officials who investigate the US and its allies such as Israel.
Netanyahu backs Trump’s ‘remarkable’ Gaza plan
The White House defended Donald Trump’s “take-over” plan of the war-torn territory as US allies across Europe and the Middle East condemned the move.
January
The Gaza ceasefire hasn’t got to the hard part yet. Will Trump persevere?
The prime example of a phased, conditions-based performance agreement was the Oslo Accords. And those failed.
Israel delays prisoner swap after chaotic hostage handover
Hamas freed three Israelis and five Thai hostages but Israel decried “shocking” scenes at the site of the handover as fighters swarmed the hostages.
Trump invites Netanyahu to the White House
The Israeli prime minister would be the first foreign leader to visit Washington in Donald Trump’s second term after receiving an invitation for February 4.
Thousands of Gaza residents stream back to the north on foot
Palestinians began returning to the ravaged territory and what was left of their homes and families, after Israel and Hamas agreed to keep a ceasefire in place.