Ceasefire hopes dim as Israel rejects calls to spare Rafah
Prospects for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire have dimmed after the US signalled it would veto the latest push for a UN Security Council resolution. Warning: Graphic. Follow updates.
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.
First sighting of Hamas leader since war with Israel erupted
Hamas’s chief appears to be running and hiding in an underground tunnel in video released by Israel. Follow latest. Warning: Graphic
Netanyahu rejects truce deal; UN ‘alarmed’ at ground push
Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a new truce deal with Hamas as the Israeli military pushes into the border city of Rafah where thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge. Follow updates.
UN responds to Australia’s halt on aid to agency in Gaza
The United Nations’ chief has called on Australia and other nations to lift their halt on aid to a UN agency in Gaza after some of its staff were implicated in the Hamas’ October 7 attacks.
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A new warning has been issued for 1.1 million Palestinians living in Gaza, as Israel’s forces prepare to storm the region. Follow the updates. Warning: Graphic
Cops may use Cronulla riot powers to control pro-Palestinian protest
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Adelaide family trapped in Gaza hellzone beg DFAT for help
A northern suburbs family of four, including two children, are trapped in Gaza begging DFAT for support in helping them escape the siege.
Jewish Australians return home from conflict zone
Among the hustle and bustle of the Sydney airport this morning there were pockets of silence as traumatised travellers returned from Israel.
Aussie family trapped in Gaza, as nearby houses razed by bombs
An Australian family are trapped in the Gaza Strip with no option of escape and say DFAT have yet to provide them with any practical help.
New details on Qantas flights to Australia from Israel
A Qantas flight from London will ferry Australians out of Israel as the Federal Government confirms it will also look at rescuing citizens trapped in Gaza. See how it will work.
‘Kidnapped by Hamas is worse’: Dad’s ‘relief’ at daughter’s death
A father has revealed it was a “blessing” his eight-year-old daughter was killed in a Hamas attack as nine-month-old babies are among the many children abducted by the terrorist group.
‘Unconscionable’: Harry, Meghan break silence over Hamas terror
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have finally weighed in on the Israel-Hamas conflict after King Charles and Prince William earlier slammed “barbaric” acts of terrorism.
‘Deadliest day for Jews since Holocaust’: Biden refuses to be silent
Israel is on the verge of storming the Gaza Strip with 300,000 reservists nearing the border, as the US leader describes the Hamas attack as “pure cruelty”. Warning: Graphic
‘You don’t deserve this’: Hero doc killed as he saved others
A doctor who chose to stay behind as the Hamas onslaught began made the ultimate sacrifice for doing so, as incredible tales emerge from the horror.
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