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.
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.
‘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
Netanyahu faces possible arrest over ‘Gaza genocide’
Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu have held talks on a hostage release plan as the International Criminal Court looks at issuing arrest warrants against the Israeli leader and other officials.
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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
Hamas claims hostage killed in Israeli airstrike
A video clip on the social media channel of the military wing of Hamas claimed to show a female hostage killed in an Israeli airstrike. Follow updates. Warning: Graphic
Coogee-bound motorcade organised by convicted criminal
A controversial pro-Palestine motorcade that made its way through the city’s eastern suburbs on Saturday evening was organised by a man previously charged with terrorism offences.
‘We don’t seek to govern Gaza’: Israel PM
Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his country has no plans to occupy Gaza, as Israel agrees to hold daily military pauses in the region. Follow updates. Warning: Graphic
Gaza’s future: What comes after the war
The war in Gaza is far from over but debate has already begun on whether the Arab enclave will ever be allowed to exist as a free state or a military occupied territory.
‘Horrific’ scenes ScoMo witnessed
Scott Morrison apologised as he spoke of the “horrific” scenes he witnessed during his trip to Israel with former UK prime minister Boris Johnson.
Picture that shows Hamas has ‘lost control’
Israel’s military says tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians have fled to the south of the Gaza Strip in a sign Hamas is in trouble. Follow updates. Warning: Graphic
‘160 kids killed a day’; Israeli troops surround Hamas leader
Aid groups are calling for an end to the death and suffering in Gaza as Israel says forces have surrounded Hamas’s leader “in his bunker”. Warning Graphic.
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