Israel, Hamas truce efforts pick up pace
February 26, 2024 by AAP
Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen have clashed throughout the Gaza Strip over the weekend, as mediators picked up the pace of talks over a possible ceasefire to free hostages held by Hamas and bring a measure of Ramadan respite to the battered enclave. Read more
Israeli leaders to discuss possible Gaza truce proposal
February 25, 2024 by AAP
Israeli leaders are planning to convene to hear of possible progress in mediated negotiations on a new Gaza truce to recover hostages held by Hamas, while Palestinians suggested they saw little change in polarised positions almost five months into the war. Read more
Gantz notes ‘signs’ of hostage deal
February 22, 2024 by AAP
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz says there are “promising early signs of progress” on a new deal to release hostages from Gaza amid regional talks to secure a pause in the war. Read more
Australia must back up warning to Israel ‘with action’
February 22, 2024 by AAP
Australia had been told to back up its stern words against Israel with action after a federal minister used a major international platform to warn against a full-blown assault in southern Gaza.
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Blood-smeared ‘corpse’ protest outside premier’s office
February 21, 2024 by AAP
Pro-Palestine protesters have laid bloodied dolls representing corpses outside the offices of the Victorian premier and her deputy in a move described as malicious. Read more
US pushes for UN to support temporary Gaza ceasefire
The United States has proposed a rival draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and opposing a major ground offensive by its ally Israel in Rafah. Read more
Israel says it has footage of hostage mother, children
February 20, 2024 by AAP
The Israeli military has released footage which it said showed Israeli woman Shiri Bibas and her two small children being moved by Palestinian militants in Gaza shortly after the family was kidnapped in southern Israel on October 7. Read more
Palestine tells World Court Israel occupation must end
Palestinian representatives has asked judges at the UN’s highest court to declare Israel’s occupation of their territory illegal, saying their advisory opinion could contribute to a two-state solution and a lasting peace. Read more
Pro-Palestine activists arrested after rooftop standoff
Pro-Palestine activists are expected to front court after staging a demonstration on the roof of a Melbourne factory. Read more
Morrison addresses Christian rally against antisemitism
February 18, 2024 by AAP
Scott Morrison says he will continue praying for a miracle in the Middle East as the former prime minister joined fellow Christians and Sydney’s Jewish community to rally against anti-Semitism. Read more
Gaza talks halted over ‘delusional’ demands: Netanyahu
February 18, 2024 by AAP
Israel sent negotiators for truce talks in Cairo as requested by US President Joe Biden but they did not go back for further talks because Hamas’ demands are “delusional,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. Read more
Israel asks World Court to reject Rafah emergency order
February 16, 2024 by AAP
Israel has asked the International Court of Justice to dismiss a request by South Africa to issue additional emergency measures because of Israel’s plan to extend its offensive in Gaza into the city of Rafah. Read more
Reject ‘propaganda’ against aid agency, Australia urged
February 16, 2024 by AAP
Australia is being urged to immediately reinstate aid for Palestinian refugees and commit to a national debate on a two-state solution with Israel. Read more
Australia warns Israel, reveals anti-UN misinformation
February 15, 2024 by AAP
Australia has found multiple instances of misinformation regarding a United Nations organisation helping Palestinian refugees that Israel wants disbanded.
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Australia keen to resume Palestine aid ‘soon’: minister
As Israel signals an intention to target the last refuges in Gaza, the Australian government says it wants to restore aid to a United Nations Palestinian relief agency as soon as possible. Read more
Israeli president, Palestinian PM to attend conference
February 13, 2024 by AAP
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh are among hundreds of high-ranking officials due to attend the Munich Security Conference this week, its chair Christoph Heusgen says. Read more
US, Jordan throw weight behind Gaza ceasefire effort
US President Joe Biden and Jordan’s King Abdullah are keeping up the pressure for a Gaza Strip ceasefire as senior mediators were to resume work on an Israel-Hamas truce agreement, with the threat of an Israeli ground offensive looming in Rafah. Read more
NZ govt MPs pick Lamb Day BBQ over Palestine protest
February 13, 2024 by AAP
In this clash of competing interests for Kiwi politicians, there was only ever going to be one winner. Read more
Hate speech and ‘doxing’ under microscope after leak
February 13, 2024 by AAP
Australians who share others’ personal information without their consent have been put on notice as the government fast-tracks moves to criminalise “doxing”. Read more
‘Devastating’: Australia’s warning to Israel on Gaza
February 12, 2024 by AAP
Australia has expressed serious concerns about potential “devastating consequences” if Israel launches military strikes on Rafah in southern Gaza, where 1.4 million Palestinians are sheltering. Read more
Montag breaks her own Australian record in 20km walk
February 11, 2024 by AAP
Jemima Montag has franked her credentials as a red-hot medal contender at the Paris Olympics by smashing her own national 20km record at the Australian race walking championships in Adelaide. Read more
UN chief vows swift action on ‘infiltration of Hamas’
February 9, 2024 by AAP
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pledged to act immediately on any new information from Israel related to “infiltration of Hamas” in the world body after nine UN staff in the Gaza Strip were fired. Read more
Donors to UN agency in Gaza ‘need confidence’: Wong
February 8, 2024 by AAP
Australia’s foreign minister has spoken of the need to support Palestinian refugees as she looks to unfreeze funding for the United Nations organisation responsible. Read more
Gaza ceasefire hopes alive with more talks planned
February 8, 2024 by AAP
Mediators from the United States, Qatar and Egypt have scrambled to forge a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in their four-month-old war in the Gaza Strip after America’s top diplomat on a Middle East mission said there was still hope for a deal. Read more
Penny Wong speaks with UN about frozen aid for Gaza
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has spoken with the head of the UN Palestinian refugee relief agency weeks after Australia froze aid. Read more
Driver told to return ‘appalling’ October 7 plates
February 8, 2024 by AAP
The driver of a car bearing custom number plates that appear to reference a deadly attack on Israeli communities has been ordered to return them or risk the vehicle’s registration being cancelled. Read more
Blinken says truce ‘possible’ as Hamas responds to plan
February 7, 2024 by AAP
The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has delivered its response to a proposed ceasefire deal for Gaza, and the United States says it believes an agreement is possible. Read more
Palestinians pin hopes on Gaza truce before Rafah push
The top United States diplomat has met Saudi Arabia’s de-facto ruler in a visit that Palestinians hope will deliver a truce before a threatened Israeli assault on Rafah, the border city where about half of the population is sheltering. Read more
Demilitarisation a key to Palestine statehood: Albanese
February 4, 2024 by AAP
Israel’s support for recognising a Palestinian state could hinge on Hamas-controlled Gaza destroying its weapons, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says. Read more
Fox beaten in kayak final at Australian Open
February 4, 2024 by AAP
Olympic star Jessica Fox has finished runner-up in the kayak at the Canoe Slalom Australian Open. Read more
