Three Israeli hostages released in latest Gaza exchange
Hamas has exchanged three Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in the latest stage of its ceasefire deal with Israel.
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Three dead as Israel misses Lebanon ceasefire deadline
Israeli forces have killed three people and put up roadblocks in south Lebanon as residents try to return, Lebanese officials say.
Hostage release set as Israel approves ceasefire deal
The Gaza Strip ceasefire will take effect on Sunday, Qatar says, after the deal was ratified by Israel's full cabinet.
Fighting halted as delayed Gaza ceasefire takes effect
A ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has come into effect with a hostage release to follow after a 15-month war that has up-ended the Middle East.
Pro-Palestinian rallies welcome long-awaited ceasefire
Thousands of people have rallied in Sydney and Melbourne as communities around the world welcome a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Israel strikes in Gaza kill dozens after ceasefire deal
Israeli strikes have killed over 70 people after a ceasefire deal, Gaza authorities say, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of backtracking.
Israel set to approve ceasefire: Netanyahu’s office
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the country's cabinet will meet shortly to give final approval for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in ‘final steps’
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is nearer than ever, negotiators say, after more than a year of start-stop talks over the besieged enclave.
Israeli, Hamas delegations receive ‘draft peace deal’
Qatar has given Israel and Hamas a final draft of a Gaza truce deal after a midnight talks "breakthrough", an official says.
Deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza as ceasefire talks begin
Mediators have started new ceasefire talks in Qatar as medics say two strikes on Gaza City have killed at least 17 Palestinians.
Kyiv security guarantees depend on US: Zelenskiy
Ukrainians are counting on US President-elect Donald Trump to force Russia to end its war after he takes office, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Baby freezes to death in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall
A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts that could wind down the 14-month war
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza, looting hampers aid
Two children have been killed in an Israeli strike on an encampment in Gaza, medics say, as looting halts aid deliveries through Kerem Shalom crossing.
Dozens killed as Israel strikes north Gaza, medics say
Dozens of people have been killed and wounded in an Israeli strike on northern Gaza's Jabalia, medics say, as Qatar suspends its ceasefire mediation.
Israel pounds southern Beirut after US truce push
Israel's air force has struck Beirut's southern suburbs following a renewed bout of US-led diplomacy aimed at getting a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
Ukraine ‘victory plan’ receives mixed European reaction
After returning from making his case to the European Council, Volodymyr Zelenskiy expects the US to provide feedback on his "victory plan" against Russia.
Australia backs Israel-Lebanon 21-day ceasefire plan
Australia has called on Israel and Lebanon to endorse a temporary ceasefire to allow a lasting peace to be negotiated as rocket attacks kill hundreds.
UN ‘Pact for the Future’ to save global co-operation
The UN has adopted a Pact for the Future - a landmark agreement mapping out a better path forward for humanity in the face of wars, poverty and climate change.
Now ‘maybe the last’ chance for Gaza ceasefire deal
The latest push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza is probably the best and perhaps the last opportunity for a deal, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
Israeli forces recover bodies of six hostages in Gaza
Israel has retrieved the bodies of six hostages in southern Gaza, as mediators toil on a ceasefire deal that would release more captives help by militants.
Israeli minister’s holy site visit threatens Gaza talks
Ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited a contested Jerusalem holy site, which could disrupt talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.
Zelenskiy aims for second peace summit in November
The Ukraine says it could invite representatives from Russia to a second peace summit in November.
Efforts to secure Gaza deal with Israel gain momentum
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a deal with Israel.
Hamas accepts US proposal on Israeli hostages in talks
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a peace deal.
Hamas ‘waiting’ for Israeli response to Gaza truce plan
Ceasefire talks have resumed with Qatari and Egyptian mediation as Israel presses on with its offensive in Gaza and Lebanon's Hezbollah unleashes a barrage.
Australia welcomes resolution for Middle East ceasefire
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.
UN finds Israel and Hamas committed war crimes
The "immense" scale of killings in Gaza is a crime against humanity, a UN inquiry says as it finds both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict committed war crimes.
PM backs ceasefire as Australia boosts Gaza aid
The federal government has announced $10 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, as leaders meet for an emergency summit in Jordan on the issue.
Federal minister joins Middle East crisis talks on Gaza
An Egyptian-born federal minister will represent Australia at crisis talks in the Middle East over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Battles rage around Rafah as US pauses bombs to Israel
Hamas says Israel's military operation in Rafah is preventing a Gaza ceasefire agreement but the US says gaps can be resolved.
Hamas negotiators arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks
Hamas officials are in Cairo to deliver the Palestinian Islamist group's response to a proposal for a truce and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.