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AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by Australian Federal Police after saying she's prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.

Gazans return to wrecked homes as ceasefire in effect

Gazans return to wrecked homes as ceasefire in effect

Gazans return to wrecked homes as ceasefire in effect

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

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

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.

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Joy in Israel and Gaza after ceasefire announced

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.

Hostages free 'soon' after Gaza peace plan signoff

Hostages free 'soon' after Gaza peace plan signoff

US President Donald Trump has announced on social media that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza peace deal.

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

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.

Israel marks attack anniversary as Gaza talks under way

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.

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Hamas readies for Gaza talks US hopes will halt war

Hamas readies for Gaza talks US hopes will halt war

Hamas readies for Gaza talks US hopes will halt war

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.

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

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.

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Hamas has accepted key parts of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza - a position supported by its ally and fellow hostage taker Islamic Jihad.

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting in the White House for a fourth time this year.

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.

More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive

More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive

More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive

More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive

Four Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces while seeking aid via a military zone south of Gaza City, a hospital and eyewitnesses say.

Israeli strikes in Gaza as famine call raises pressure

Israeli strikes in Gaza as famine call raises pressure

Israeli strikes in Gaza as famine call raises pressure

Israeli strikes in Gaza as famine call raises pressure

Dozens more people have died in Israeli attacks in Gaza as the world comes to grips with an announcement of famine in the enclave's largest city.

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Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of stalling on plans for a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

Israeli minister warns Gaza City could be destroyed

As Israel readies a takeover of Gaza City, its defence minister warns Hamas that the "gates of hell" will be opened unless the group accepts Israeli terms.

Putin setting a 'trap' by demanding Ukraine concessions

Russia's Vladimir Putin wants Ukrainian concessions in return for halting his army’s invasion, which the EU's foreign policy chief says must not be granted.

Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

An Australian Jewish group has hit out at Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli prime minister continued his criticism of Anthony Albanese.

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Israel to begin Gaza ceasefire talks to end war: PM

The wide-scale operation in Gaza City could start within days after Benjamin Netanyahu grants final approval at a meeting with senior security officials.

Albanese shrugs off swipe from angry Israeli leader

The prime minister says he will still engage with Benjamin Netanyahu diplomatically, despite the Israeli leader calling him 'weak'.

Focus turns to security guarantees after Ukraine summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has hailed White House talks as a "major step forward", but the path to a lasting peace with Russia remains uncertain.

Israel studying Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Hamas has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza including a 60-day truce and release of some hostages, and Israel is considering its response.

'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush

Israel's prime minister has labelled Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese a "weak politician'" as a diplomatic stoush escalates between the two nations.

US security guarantees for Ukraine 'major step forward'

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to hold talks with Vladimir Putin and has hailed a US security guarantee for Ukraine as "a major step forward'.

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the world awaits Israel's response.

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