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Netanyahu rejects calls to soften demands on Hamas, apologises to hostage family
US President Joe Biden said Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.
- by Michael Holden and William James
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This former insider knows why Netanyahu won’t agree to a ceasefire
Polarising ex-Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy spells out what is staying Netanyahu’s hand on ceasefire and has accused Australia of losing its initial “moral clarity”.
- by Matthew Knott
Israeli-American’s body recovered in Gaza among six dead hostages
The announcement immediately amplified calls for an immediate ceasefire to free the roughly 100 captives Hamas is still holding in Gaza.
- by Ari Rabinovitch and Stephanie Kelly
Israel recovers six more hostage bodies, Blinken says Netanyahu agreed to ‘bridging agreement’
The top US diplomat, in his ninth trip to try to end the Gaza war, says this ceasefire plan may be “the last opportunity” to free dozens of hostages.
- by Courtney McBride and Dan Williams
Agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and we won’t attack, Iranian officials tell Israel
In Israel, many observers believe a response is imminent after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran would “harshly punish” Israel for the strike in Tehran.
- by Parisa Hafezi and Laila Bassam
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New visa to give Palestinians permanent home in Australia
Labor is working on the details of the humanitarian push as the opposition hardens its support for Israel and warns of risks posed by refugees.
- by Paul Sakkal
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The threat of an all-out regional inferno hangs over the Middle East
Israel’s decision to kill a top leader of Hamas on Iranian soil poured petrol onto a bonfire. The ramifications could be far-reaching and painful for us all.
- by Amin Saikal
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Israel says it wants to hurt Hezbollah but wants to avoid all-out war
Flights have been cancelled at Beirut airport as tensions rise after a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 teenagers and children.
- by Avi Ohayon and James Mackenzie
Labor ‘breaks taboo’ to sanction Israelis after months of pressure
Joining the US and UK in targeting Israeli settlers, Penny Wong said the individuals had been involved in violent attacks on Palestinians, including beatings, sexual assault and torture.
- by Paul Sakkal and Olivia Ireland
Boycotted but unbowed: Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress
The Israeli leader was invited to address the congress by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson amid a war that has mobilised youthful protesters, while Kamala Harris stayed away from the speech.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Tel Aviv hit by drone attack claimed by Iranian-backed Houthis
The Houthis have repeatedly launched drones and missiles toward Israel but until now, all had been intercepted by either Israel or Western allies.
- by Ami Bentov
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