Israel Conflict

Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas have launched a large-scale campaign against Israel. Part of the Gaza–Israel conflict, the war began with a militant invasion of Israel from the Gaza Strip. It continues.

Israel’s war cabinet has met to decide on how the country should respond after Iran’s attack as the UN and US urged leaders against a deeper conflict in the region.

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Israel considers retaliation against Iran despite US warning

Israel’s war cabinet has met to decide on how the country should respond after Iran’s attack as the UN and US urged leaders against a deeper conflict in the region. Follow updates.

Worried Australians in Israel Paul Hakim (left)

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‘Like doomsday’: Aussie in Israel caught up in Iran attack

An Australian-Israeli has described the moment he “kissed his friends goodbye” as 300 Iranian drones rained down on Israel.

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Israel defence chief’s message after Aussie’s death

Israel’s defence chief has shared some insight into how the deadly air strike that killed aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom happened. Warning: Graphic. Follow updates.

Smoke billows following Israeli bombardment in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on March 27, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (Photo by Mohammed ABED / AFP)

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‘Intense bombardment’ as fireball lights up Gaza city

As a fireball lit up the night sky in a southern Gaza city, explosions could be heard in the north where Israeli troops have been attacking the city’s largest hospital. Warning: Graphic.

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Hamas has published a visual message by Israeli prisoner Yarden Bibas whose wife Shiri and his two children Kfir and Ariel have allegedly been killed by the occupation bombardments.Twitter

Cruel video of hostage after being told his family is killed

Hamas has released a propaganda video appearing to show Yarden Bibas alive, a day after Hamas claimed his family was killed. Warning: Graphic

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An image grab from a handout video released by the Hamas Media Office shows Hamas fighters handing over newly released Russian hostages to the Red Cross, in the Gaza Strip on November 29, 2023. Two hostages with Russian citizenship released by Hamas in the Gaza Strip on November 29 arrived in Egypt via the Rafah crossing, state television Al-Qahera News reported. (Photo by HAMAS MEDIA OFFICE / AFP) / XGTY / NO ARCHIVES == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / HAMAS MEDIA OFFICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==

Mother and daughter, US woman among more freed hostages

Sixteen more hostages have been freed by Hamas as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv. Warning: Graphic

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Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters accompany newly released hostages before handing them over to the Red Cross in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip on November 28, 2023. Hamas handed over several hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza, an AFP journalist saw, part of an exchange under the terms of an extended truce in the Israel-Hamas war. The hostages, all women, were handed over by masked and armed fighters to Red Cross officials in Rafah, near the border with Egypt, the journalist said. (Photo by AFP)

Last hostages to be freed before ceasefire ends

Families of the next group of hostages to be released have been told they could be home in hours – just as the current ceasefire is expected to end. Follow the updates. Warning: Graphic.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Students participate in a protest in support of Palestine and for free speech outside of the Columbia University campus on November 15, 2023 in New York City. The university suspended two student organizations, Students for Justice in Palestine, and Jewish Voices for Peace, for violating university policies. The tense atmosphere at many college campuses has increased as student groups, activists and others have protested both in support of Israel and Palestine Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Qld woman living in Israel speaks out as boyfriend fights Hamas

A Sunshine Coast woman, whose partner is fighting against Hamas terrorists, says she has been horrified by the hatred shown towards Israel, describing accusations of genocide as a cheap catchcry designed to inflame anti-Semitism.

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Hostages released by Hamas wave to the crowd from a vehicle driving towards an army base in Ofakim on November 26, 2023 after they were released by Hamas from the Gaza Strip. Israel's prison service said 39 Palestinian detainees were released on November 26, 2023 under the terms of a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The announcement came after 13 Israeli hostages were freed in the Palestinian territory under the deal, along with three Thais and a Russian-Israeli dual citizen. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP)

‘Split families’: Israel claims Hamas violated truce deal

The release of hostages by Hamas has not gone entirely to plan, with Israel claiming unexpected developments will cause more misery. Follow latest updates. Warning: Graphic

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Israel to have ‘overall security responsibility’ for Gaza

Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu states Israel will have “overall security responsibility” for Gaza indefinitely after the war ends. Follow updates. Warning: Graphic

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Police officers detain a man in the street by Whitehall close to the 'National March For Palestine' in central London on November 11, 2023, as counter-protest groups are monitored by police close to the route of the main march. About 300,000 people marched through the British capital, as pro-Palestinian supporters made a new call for a Gaza war ceasefire. Authorities had feared trouble as the "National March for Palestine" was scheduled for Armistice Day, Britain's annual commemoration of its war dead. Dozens of arrests were reported. Police later said that they had arrested 82 counter-protestors in order to "prevent a breach of the peace", saying they "tried to reach the main protest march. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Australia ‘pushing for Israel ceasefire’ as London erupts

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called on Israel to stop “the attacking of hospitals” as Britain’s PM slams “thugs” after a day of violent clashes across London. Warning: Graphic

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An image grab from a handout video released by the Hamas Media Office shows a member of its Al-Qassam Brigades handing carrying a hostage over to officials from the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on November 24, 2023, ahead of their transfer to Israel. After 48 days of gunfire and bombardment that claimed thousands of lives, the first hostages to be released under a truce deal between Israel and Hamas were handed over on November 24, both sides said, nearly seven weeks after they were seized. (Photo by HAMAS MEDIA OFFICE / AFP) / == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / HAMAS MEDIA OFFICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==

Israeli hostages were oblivious to extent of October 7 massacre

The Israel Defense Force said the released hostages were kept in the dark about the seven-week war that has claimed thousands of lives, while sharing new details about their condition.

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