‘World cannot wait’: Australia to recognise Palestine
Australia will follow allies in formally recognising Palestinian statehood amid mounting pressure to take action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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US envoy visits Gaza aid site amid humanitarian crisis
US envoy Steve Witkoff has toured one of Gaza's aid distribution sites, which have become deadly flashpoints for starving Palestinians scrambling for food.
‘Massive disruption’: Harbour Bridge rally to go ahead
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US envoy visits Gaza aid operation the UN calls unsafe
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Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at oil depot in Russia
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Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM
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More hunger deaths in Gaza as fuel trucks reach border
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‘Perilous’: largest-ever Gaza protest packs bridge
A slew of famous faces including Julian Assange, Bob Carr, Anthony Mundine and Craig Foster joined 90,000 in a march for Gaza across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war
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Hamas ‘doesn’t want a deal’: Netanyahu
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Protesters seize momentum after huge Gaza bridge march
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Israeli cabinet may order complete takeover of Gaza
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Nationwide protests planned after Harbour Bridge march
More pro-Palestine demonstrations are being planned around the nation as a court's approval of a headline-grabbing march prompts consideration of law changes.
Australia co-ordinating on recognition of Palestine
Australia is working with other nations in favour of recognising the state of Palestine, as the federal government acknowledges the issue is urgent.
Decision left up in the air over pro-Palestine march
A Supreme Court judge has decided to hold off on a decision that could allow police to step in to stop a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge.
Trump wants deal to end Ukraine war in a week
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Trump envoy meets Netanyahu for Gaza ceasefire push
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Seven dead and dozens hurt in Russian attack on Kyiv
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Point of starvation spurs statehood push for Palestine
Australia recognising Palestinian statehood is only a matter of time, the treasurer says, as an expert warns starvation has reached a tipping point in Gaza.
PM firm on Palestinian statehood as pressure mounts
Australia won't follow France and the United Kingdom in pushing for Palestinian statehood to pressure Israel into abiding by a two-state solution.
Dozens die in Israeli fire as war in Gaza drags on
More than 40 Palestinians have died in Israeli strike and gunfire in Gaza, as the UK adds pressure for a ceasefire by opening the door to a Palestinian state.
Russia has developed immunity to sanctions: Kremlin
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Trump envoy goes to Israel for Gaza aid, ceasefire push
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Russian strikes as Kremlin defiant over Trump threats
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Police seek to block Palestine march on Harbour Bridge
Police will seek a court order making it unlawful for activists to march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestinians in Gaza.