11 h. ago Israeli minister launches settlement plan to ‘bury’ Palestinian statehood

The long-delayed settlement would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, which the UN warned would “put an end to prospects of a two-state solution”.

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25 h. ago More than 100 humanitarian groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponisation’ of aid

As aid groups accuse Israel of blocking aid on border, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterates the idea that Palestinians should simply leave Gaza.

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34 h. ago Israel pounds Gaza City, killing 123 Palestinians in 24 hours

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated an idea – also floated by US President Donald Trump – that Palestinians should simply leave.

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36 h. ago Militants posing as Gaza aid workers killed in Israeli air attack

Israel has released vision of the moments before armed militants posing as US kitchen workers in Gaza were killed in a targeted airstrike.

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54 h. ago Gunmen disguised as Gaza aid workers ‘eliminated’ in drone strike, Israel says

The IDF said it carried out the airstrike on a group using a World Central Kitchen brandied-car after confirming with the US-based charity that the men had “no affiliation” with it.

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2 d. ago Former Israeli PM slams ‘lip service’ Palestine call as Labor division mounts

A former Israeli PM has dismissed Australia’s move to recognise Palestine as populist symbolism, but the Albanese government is facing growing calls to impose further sanctions.

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3 d. ago ‘Lip service’: Former Israeli prime minister rejects Palestinian recognition

Ehud Olmert, a passionate supporter of a two-state solution and critic of current PM Benjamin Netanyahu, has dismissed Australia’s move to recognise Palestine as a populist act.

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4 d. ago Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN and push for role in Gaza rebuild

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement on Monday, staring down criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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4 d. ago ‘Humanity’s best hope’: Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN in September

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement on Monday, staring down criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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4 d. ago Netanyahu’s sharp jab at Australia came at critical moment, and will do little to help his cause

After losing the support of so many national leaders, the Israeli prime minister needed to keep some on side when he stood up to address the world’s media on Sunday.

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4 d. ago Israeli Prime Minister defends plan for full takeover of Gaza strip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned threats by Australia and European countries to recognise Palestinian state.

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4 d. ago ‘Shameful’: Netanyahu attacks Australia over Palestinian recognition

The Israeli Prime Minister denied his government had a “starvation policy” while hitting out at foreign powers for backing the “absurdity” of recognising Palestine in the pursuit of peace

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6 d. ago ‘Human catastrophe’: Albanese condemns Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City

The prime minister has urged his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to reconsider his decision to take control of Gaza’s biggest city “before it is too late”.

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1 week ago Australia news as it happened: More aid for Gaza announced after Harbour Bridge protest; Chinese woman charged with foreign interference; New AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett

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1 week ago Albanese seeks call with Netanyahu following Sydney, Melbourne protests

The Prime Minister is pursuing a phone call with his Israeli counterpart after at least 90,000 people marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday in protest against the war in Gaza.

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1 week ago Australia news LIVE: More aid for Gaza announced after Harbour Bridge protest; evacuation warnings issued after NSW flooding

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1 week ago Israeli minister prays at flashpoint holy site as officials say 33 killed seeking aid in Gaza

During his visit, Itamar Ben-Gvir called for Israel to annex Gaza and encourage Palestinians to leave, reviving rhetoric that has complicated peace negotiations.

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1 week ago ‘We want people fed’: Trump weighs in on Gaza as second hostage pleads for food

The family of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza has begged Benjamin Netanyahu to rescue him after a propaganda video showed him weak, emaciated and calling for help.

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3 w. ago ‘Gunshots rained down’: 85 killed in Gaza on deadliest day yet for aid

Israel’s military also issued evacuation orders for parts of central Gaza, one of few areas it has rarely operated with ground troops, and where many organisations trying to distribute aid are located.

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3 w. ago More hostages to be released from Gaza ‘very shortly’, Trump says

As the president hints that a deal with Hamas could be close, the UN has accused Israel of withholding visas from its aid staff in Gaza.

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