This Month
Trump downplays war chat leak as ‘only a glitch’
The president defended his national security adviser, batting away revelations that officials discussed military attacks on Yemen on a publicly available app.
Trump’s defence secretary sent secret war plans to journalist
Pete Hegseth discussed plans for deadly military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in a chat group that included the editor of The Atlantic.
The secret history of Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa
Is the man once known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani intent on moderating or a brutal strongman?
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.
The astonishing stories of Israelis spying for Iran
In the past year, 39 Israelis have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran, prompting speculation about why they were open to overtures from their country’s bitterest foe.
February
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”.
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.
Israel calls up reservists as fears for fragile Gaza ceasefire rise
Concern that the truce will collapse is growing as fury mounts in the Arab world over President Donald Trump’s plan for the United States to take over Gaza.
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.
Saudi Arabia lashes out at Netanyahu as investors wait in the wings
The Israeli-backed US proposal to take over Gaza has thrown a curveball into the mix, but investors still nurse hopes of a reset in the region.
‘Gut-wrenching’ hostage handover could hit Gaza ceasefire talks
The poor state of the latest Israeli hostages to be freed could bolster the view that Israel should resume its fight against Hamas, rather than negotiate a longer peace.
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.
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
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.