Israel steps up air strikes, deploys tens of thousands of soldiers to secure border
IDF aims to evacuate all Israelis living close to the Gaza Strip within 24 hours as it deploys tens of thousands of soldiers to fight Palestinian militants who had infiltrated into Israel.
Gaza militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack against Israel on Saturday, firing thousands of rockets as far north as Tel Aviv and sending fighters into southern cities near the border. Follow the latest below.
Selflessness of dad who knows true pain
Israelis whose families were murdered by Palestinian terrorists released as part of the hostage exchange have said it was a ‘difficult price to pay’ but necessary to ensure loved ones could be reunited.
US urged to release funds for Myanmar
The Australian former special economic adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi has urged the Trump administration to release Myanmar’s frozen reserve funds to help finance the democratic opposition.