Heavy gunfire rocks Gaza as top militant killed
Heavy clashes and gunfire have rocked Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, as the Israeli military killed a top Palestinian militant leader and aid moved through the besieged territory.
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.
Australia ‘now likely’ to vote for Palestine resolution
Australia is on track to support a UN General Assembly motion that would give the Palestinian authority rights similar to a nation-state in that body.
‘Our worst fear’: Israel blocks UN from Rafah’s humanitarian crossing
Israel has sent tanks into Gaza’s city of Rafah and closed the humanitarian crossing amid international outcry. Warning: Graphic
More Israeli ‘hostage remains’ recovered as truce hopes build
The remains of two more Israelis held and killed by Hamas have been discovered, as efforts for a ceasefire for hostages release persist. Warning: Graphic
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Murdoch meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine
News Corp chairman Lachlan Murdoch travelled to the Ukraine capital where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the war could escalate to a wider conflict.
Footage shows ‘hostages taken to Gaza hospital’
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‘Saw my brother die’: Church bombing survivor’s horror
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Israel, Hamas ‘make deal’ on ceasefire
Israel and Hamas are believed to have reached a US-brokered ceasefire to pause the war for five days and free women and children hostages. Warning: Graphic
Newborns desperately cling to life as conditions worsen in Gaza
Israel has bombed a residential neighbourhood killing nearly 30 people, the majority children, as conditions worsen with another baby dying at al-Shifa hospital. Follow updates. Warning: Graphic.
Gaza civilians ‘face starvation’; Netanyahu defends hospital raid
The UN has shared a dire update about the fate of Palestinian civilians as Israel’s PM shed more light on operations in Gaza’s largest hospital amid global outrage. Follow updates. Warning: Graphic
We are one: Jewish and Muslim MPs’ extraordinary move to quell race tensions
They come from warring communities and parties but politicians Anne Aly and Julian Leeser have joined a string of leaders to call for peace on Sydney streets. See their message.
Israeli troops and tanks raid Gaza’s largest hospital
Israel’s army has deployed bulldozers at the Al-Shifa hospital, which Israel claims sits above Hamas headquarters, a day after a raid at the same site sparked global outrage. Follow updates. Warning: Graphic.
‘Big explosions’: Israel raids besieged Al-Shifa hospital
The Israeli army says it’s carrying out a “precise and targeted operation” in Gaza’s largest hospital, targeting a suspected Hamas command centre. Warning: Graphic
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