Hostage deal tensions soar as Israel strikes Gaza hospital
Ex-Mossad agents and hostage families have accused the government of sabotaging efforts to end the war, as Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, forcing patients to flee.
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Israel ‘eliminates’ Bibas family murderer
The Israeli Defence Force says it has killed one of the terrorists involved in the kidnapping and murder of Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir.
Palestinians flee Gaza; Hamas issues global call to arms
Israel has issued the largest evacuation order of Gaza since the ceasefire broke, as Hamas urged supporters worldwide to “break their silence” with “explosives, bullets, knives and stones.”
Six tourists dead in submarine tragedy as survivor speaks out
Six tourists are dead, including children, after a pleasure submarine sank off the Egyptian coast, and a traumatised survivor reveals what may have caused the disaster.
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US and Ukrainian officials to talk peace next week
Donald Trump’s special envoy has revealed plans for a meeting with Ukrainian officials to discuss a ceasefire with Russia – but Volodymyr Zelensky will not be there.
Top Hamas terrorist killed, Egypt reveals A$85 billion Gaza plan
Israel has killed a Hamas terror cell leader in the West Bank. It comes as Arab leaders reveal details of their plan for Gaza – which runs contrary to the vision of US President Donald Trump.
What’s next for the Gaza ceasefire
The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas ends March 1 without certainty over the planned second phase. Here’s what could happen.
BBC admits reputation ‘damaged’ over Hamas doco
One of the world’s largest media organisations says its reputation is in tatters after airing a controversial documentary featuring the son of a Hamas minister.
Trump shares ‘bizarre’ AI vision for Gaza
Donald Trump has unveiled his computer-generated vision for war-torn Gaza and it showcases a beachside resort featuring golden statues of the US President.
Israel fighter jets taunt Hezbollah at funeral
Mourners at the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah shouted “death to Israel” as Israeli fighter jets did a fly-over. Watch the video.
Mother Shiri Bibas confirmed dead after Hamas ‘mix-up’ with body
Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas’s community confirmed her death after new remains were returned, as the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire was set to go ahead.
BBC apologises for airing Hamas ‘propaganda’
The BBC has issued a formal apology after it was lashed for airing a one-hour documentary that was narrated by the son of a minister in terrorist organisation Hamas.
Israel threatens ‘intense fighting’ if hostages aren’t released
Israel has declared the ceasefire with Hamas will end if the militant group failed to release three hostages over the weekend but the militant group said it was committed to the truce agreement.
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