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.
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.
‘Critical talks’: CIA chief to negotiate hostage deal
CIA boss Bill Burns is heading to Europe to meet with Middle Eastern officials as part of an ambitious push to free all of the hostages. Follow updates. Warning: Graphic
What to worry about this year
From hip-pocket furphies and what you don’t know about AI, to our biggest political challenge and weather weirdness – these are the key things to watch out for now the holidays are over.
Israel suffers deadliest day of war; hostage families storm parliament
The Israeli army suffered its biggest single-day losses when 24 soldiers were killed as angry scenes unfolded in Israel’s parliament. Follow latest updates. Warning: Graphic
More Stories
‘Back to the Stone Age’: How Hamas fooled world’s top spies
The “year-long” plan to attack Israel went undetected after Hamas ditched phones, computers, and used ancient tactics to avoid surveillance and lull Israel into complacency. Here’s how.
‘Safer than Sydney’: Aussies in Israel shocked at anti-Jew rally
Australians in Israel, stunned by chants of “gas the Jews” at the Opera House, vowed to face the Hamas threat rather than return to the “horrific” anti-Semitism in Sydney.
‘Death keeps coming for you’: Inside a Tel Aviv bomb shelter
News Corp Australia’s European Correspondent Danielle Gusmaroli ran for cover as rocket sirens sounded across Tel Aviv. Watch video.
‘Blood trail hell’: Horror that shocked the world
Israeli soldiers have revealed how they made the harrowing discovery of butchered bodies, including 40 babies and young children. Warning: Graphic content
Aussie reacts after family missing, killed by Hamas
An Australian’s two grandsons and daughter-in-law were abducted and his son’s girlfriend was killed by Hamas.
Israel attack planned by ‘handful of Hamas commanders’
A Hamas official claims the attack on Israel was planned by only a “handful of commanders”, as Israel orders Gaza’s ‘complete siege’. Warning: Graphic
Three generations of one family kidnapped
Fears are growing for hostages abducted by Hamas as it was revealed three generations of a single family were kidnapped and dragged into the Gaza Strip.
Australian grandmother slain in Israel massacre
A 66-year-old woman is the first Australian death confirmed in Israel as more are missing and feared abducted or dead. See the Aussies caught up in Israel’s war.
Hostages taken as Israel vows to turn hideouts to ‘rubble’
Israeli forces are trying to free hostages taken in Gaza as PM Benjamin Netanyahu vowed revenge after the Hamas militant group launched a massive attack that left hundreds dead.
‘Warriors fighting terrorists’: Israel’s war intensifies
The Israeli army has revealed it’s “still fighting” on multiple fronts, as the death toll has surged. Warning: Graphic
Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/topics/israel-conflict/page/19