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Hamas 'determined' to implement ceasefire deal

Hamas 'determined' to implement ceasefire deal

Vice President JD Vance is set to arrive in Israel as the US tries to stabilise the first, shaky, phase of the Gaza ceasefire.

Aussie golfers eye Masters spot at Amateur Championship

Aussie golfers eye Masters spot at Amateur Championship

Aussie golfers eye Masters spot at Amateur Championship

Aussie golfers eye Masters spot at Amateur Championship

Seven Australian golfers are chasing a spot in next year's Masters field at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Dubai.

Gaza ceasefire, aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26

Gaza ceasefire, aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26

Gaza ceasefire, aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26

Gaza ceasefire, aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26

Israel says the Gaza ceasefire has resumed after its military launched deadly air strikes after militants killed two Israeli soldiers in the enclave.

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Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's body

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's body

The remains of another Israeli hostage have been handed over to the international Red Cross.

Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations

Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations

Israel remains committed to a ceasefire deal, and is urging Hamas to return the bodies of deceased hostages yet to be handed over.

Young Matilda on the podium at Asian football awards

Young Matilda on the podium at Asian football awards

Salem Al-Dawsari has been named Asian men's player of the year, while rising Matilda Holly McNamara just lost out to Japan's Hana Takahashi in the women.

Aid trucks roll into Gaza Strip, Rafah opening expected

Aid trucks roll into Gaza Strip, Rafah opening expected

Preparations are under way to open the Egyptian Rafah crossing with the Gaza Strip to Gazan citizens, an Israeli security official says.

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Hamas hands over four hostage bodies, Israel says

Hamas hands over four hostage bodies, Israel says

Hamas hands over four hostage bodies, Israel says

Hamas hands over four hostage bodies, Israel says

Israeli military says the Red Cross has transferred to its custody four coffins with the remains of deceased hostages.

Trump says Holy Land at peace

Trump says Holy Land at peace

Trump says Holy Land at peace

Trump says Holy Land at peace

All the remaining living Israeli hostages and nearly 2000 Palestinian detainees returned home as US President Donald Trump claimed the Holy Land was at peace.

Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel

Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel

Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel

Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel

Hamas has released all 20 surviving hostages to Israel, a major step towards ending two years of devastating war in Gaza.

Trump says Gaza 'war is over', Israel awaits hostages

Trump says Gaza 'war is over', Israel awaits hostages

Trump says Gaza 'war is over', Israel awaits hostages

Trump says Gaza 'war is over', Israel awaits hostages

Israel is waiting for hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be freed as world leaders fly to Egypt to mark the agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Arnie on track for another World Cup appearance

Arnie on track for another World Cup appearance

Arnie on track for another World Cup appearance

Arnie on track for another World Cup appearance

After beating Indonesia, former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold will lead Iraq at the 2026 World Cup if his side can see off Saudi Arabia next up in qualifying.

US envoy Witkoff talks at Israel hostage families rally

US envoy Witkoff talks at Israel hostage families rally

US envoy Witkoff talks at Israel hostage families rally

US envoy Witkoff talks at Israel hostage families rally

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to neighbourhoods in the Gaza Strip as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its second day.

Gazans trek to ruined homes as Israeli forces pull back

Gazans trek to ruined homes as Israeli forces pull back

Gazans trek to ruined homes as Israeli forces pull back

Gazans trek to ruined homes as Israeli forces pull back

Palestinians have started returning to their homes in Gaza after a ceasefire was activated and the Israeli military said soldiers were withdrawing.

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Gazans return to wrecked homes as ceasefire in effect

War-weary Palestinians are making their way back to their homes in Gaza and Israeli forces are beginning to pull back as a long-awaited ceasefire takes effect.

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel’s cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Joy in Israel and Gaza after ceasefire announced

Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages have broken into wild celebrations after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza.

Hamas 'serious' on Gaza deal, but has fine print

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about progress towards a Gaza deal and says a US team had just left to take part in the negotiations.

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Israel marks attack anniversary as Gaza talks under way

Israelis are gathering to mourn two years since Hamas’s deadly October 7 attack as talks continue in a bid to end the resulting devastating war in Gaza.

Israel deports 171 flotilla members to Greece, Slovakia

An additional 171 activists from a Gaza Strip aid flotilla have been transported to Greece and Slovakia, Israeli officials say.

Talks begin in Egypt on plan to end Gaza Strip war

Talks on US President Donald Trump's Gaza Strip peace plan have started in Egypt including representatives of Hamas, Israel, US, Egypt and Qatar.

Hamas readies for Gaza talks US hopes will halt war

A Hamas delegation has landed in Egypt for talks with the US and Qatar over the implementation of the most advanced effort yet to halt the conflict in Gaza.

Pharaonic art vanishes from Egypt's Saqqara necropolis

A Pharaonic painting has vanished from the famed Saqqara necropolis marking another archaeological loss in Egypt.

Israel and Hamas prepare for talks as peace hopes rise

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he hopes a deal between Israel and Hamas can be finalised early this week as Israeli negotiators leave for Egypt.

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 36 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, medics say.

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