No progress at Cairo ceasefire talks: Hamas official

Talks on a truce in the Gaza conflict are making progress in Cairo and all parties have agreed on basic points, Egypt’s Al-Qahera News state-affiliated TV channel says, citing a senior Egyptian source. Read more

Court probes Nazi links to soccer ‘Hitler salute’

“Hitler salutes” made by three individuals separately during the 2022 Australia Cup soccer final might not have had links to Nazi Germany, a magistrate has heard. Read more

Israel special adviser named after aid worker death

A former chief of the Australian Defence Force has been named as a special adviser to the federal government on Israel. Read more

Benjamin Netanyahu lists Israel’s achievements in six months of war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened his government’s cabinet meeting in Sunday, the day that marked six months since the October 7 massacre enacted by Hamas terrorists, by listing Israel’s “considerable” achievements in Gaza since the war against Hamas began in the wake of the attack. Read more

Four Israeli soldiers killed in ambush as war enters seventh month

As Israel’s war with Hamas entered its seventh month, the Israel Defence Forces announced that four soldiers were killed in a Hamas ambush on Saturday. Read more

Six months of war with Hamas by the numbers

As Israel marks its sixth month of war against Hamas, the Israel Defence Forces released new stats regarding the conflict on Sunday. Read more

Israel ‘withdraws most ground troops’ from south Gaza

The Israeli military has withdrawn all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip except for one brigade, a military spokesperson says. Read more

Ed Husic tells Sky News ‘systemic failure’ from Israel for humanitarian law

Israel’s killing of seven aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom, reflects a “systematic failure” to commit to the observance of international humanitarian law. Read more

Israeli troops recover slain Gaza hostage

Israel says its special forces have recovered the body of a hostage killed while being held captive in Gaza, as the Palestinian enclave’s dominant Islamist movement Hamas said it would take part in a new round of ceasefire talks in Cairo. Read more

Jake’s kicking goals

19-year-old Jake Girdwood-Reich’s national duties have been extended, with Jake named in an updated Australian U23 national “Olyroos” squad to compete in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Asian Cup April 15-23, 2024, in Qatar. Read more

Israel thwarts plot to assassinate Itamar Ben-Gvir

Israeli authorities thwarted a plot to assassinate Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and carry out other terror attacks, the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Thursday. Read more

We are Here

This year’s Yom HaShoah commemoration in Victoria will follow the theme of  ‘We Are Here’. Read more

Australia receives report into killing of aid worker

Australia has been handed a report into the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom by the Israeli military. Read more

Israel to ‘adjust’ Gaza tactics after aid worker deaths

Israel says it will adjust its Gaza war tactics after killing seven aid workers in air strikes its military has acknowledged were a major mistake, and that inquiry findings would be made public soon. Read more

Hamas slashes food prices as Gaza residents struggle with poverty

Contradicting claims of famine in Gaza, Hamas lowered the prices of food, while residents said the problem was a lack of money to purchase the basics. Read more

Cocktail of repurposed drugs offers hope to breast cancer patients

In a significant stride towards combating metastatic breast cancer, Israeli researchers unveiled a novel therapeutic approach utilising already-existing medications that offer hope for improved survival rates. Read more

Case delayed of a Melbourne man accused of driving into a Jewish group

Erkan Kemal, accused of driving into a Jewish crowd during a Palestine-Israel protest in the Melbourne suburb of Caulfield, has had his case delayed. Read more

Freed Thai hostages wed, plan to return to Israel

Two Thai citizens who were abducted to Gaza during the Oct. 7 Hamas invasion and were later freed have married and are planning to return to Israel for work. Read more

Six months after joining War Cabinet, Gantz calls for early elections

Israel should go to the polls in September, National Unity leader and War Cabinet Minister-without-Portfolio Benny Gantz said at a press conference in Jerusalem on Wednesday, marking the first time that the left-wing politician has called for early elections since joining the wartime government six months ago. Read more

Albanese: “The Netanyahu government must … be held accountable”

The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed a war crimes investigation into the Israeli military’s conduct that led to her death. Read more

Study reveals ethnic disparity in early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease

An Israeli study has revealed a significant ethnic gap in the prevalence of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, raising the potential for revolutionising early-detection methods, drug development and patient care, the Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikvah said on Wednesday. Read more

Unrest grips Jordan as Hamas leader’s words ignite protests

Tensions between Hamas and Jordan have soared in recent days, with officials in Amman suggesting that the Jordanian citizenship of the terror group’s leaders be revoked. Read more

Double amputee joins Israel army, fulfilling dream alongside twin sister

In a moment of unity and determination, Emanuel Olgin, a double amputee with cognitive learning disabilities, realised her lifelong dream of joining the Israel Defence Forces alongside her twin sister, Maayan. Read more

Police to ban Jews from Temple Mount during final days of Ramadan

Jews will be banned from the Temple Mount during the final days of Ramadan, the Israeli Police told activists on Wednesday. Read more

Japan to resume UNRWA funding

Tokyo said on Tuesday that it will restore funding to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency. Read more

Spain to recognize Palestinian state by July, says its prime minister

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said his country will recognise Palestinian statehood by July. Read more

Fallen Israeli soldier’s organs save five patients

The organs of an Israeli soldier killed in Gaza were donated to five different people, the National Transplant Centre said on Tuesday. Read more

Gaza tragic blunder: community leaders react

Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was one of seven aid workers killed by an Israeli attack gone wrong. Read more

Palestinian Authority pushing for full-fledged UN membership

The Palestinian Authority intends to press the United Nations to schedule a vote on its admission as a full member of the world body later this month, Ramallah’s permanent U.N. “observer” told Reuters on Monday night. Read more

Nadav Cohen: 600th IDF soldier to fall since Oct 7

The Israel Defence Forces announced on Monday the death of the 600th soldier to fall since October 7. Read more

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