Second prisoner swap planned: Palestinian official
November 23, 2023 by AAP
The Israel-Hamas deal agreed for the freeing of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners will be repeated later this month, a Palestinian official says. Read more
Albanese welcomes hostage exchange: deal delayed
November 23, 2023 by AAP
Anthony Albanese has backed a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, just as the brokered deal was set back with the release of hostages delayed. Read more
School students hit the street to stand with Palestine
November 23, 2023 by AAP
Israel-Hamas hostage deal an ‘important step’: Wong
November 22, 2023 by AAP
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has welcomed a deal on Israeli hostages as a necessary step towards peace in the Middle East, as Australia receives an increasing number of Israeli and Palestinian visa applications. Read more
Holocaust Museum’s important lessons for the future
The refurbished Melbourne Holocaust Museum has opened its doors after three years of construction, sharing first-person accounts from survivors. Read more
Scuffles, arrests at pro-Palestine port protest
Hundreds of Palestinian supporters from trade unions have clashed with police at a Sydney port during a protest against an Israeli shipping line. Read more
Netanyahu asks Israeli govt to back Hamas hostage deal
November 22, 2023 by AAP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked his government to back a deal to clear the way for the release of some of the hostages that Palestinian Hamas terrorists took to the Gaza Strip during their assault on Israel. Read more
Bullied Jewish students reject ‘sham’ state apology
Two students subjected to anti-Semitic bullying at a Victorian state school have rejected the education department’s apology, calling it a sham. Read more
Israel-Palestine tensions prompt change to NSW ‘hate’ laws
November 21, 2023 by AAP
Hate speech laws will receive a shake-up as NSW looks to stamp out threats of violence amid ongoing tensions over the conflict in Gaza. Read more
Instruction for schools over Palestine student strike
November 21, 2023 by AAP
Victorian schools will be instructed not to turn a blind eye to students walking out of classrooms for a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne. Read more
Outgoing, incoming NZ government spat over Israel-Hamas
The conflict in the Middle East has become a contested political issue in New Zealand after the incoming government declined to support Labour’s call for a ceasefire. Read more
Israel says soldier executed, foreign hostages held
November 20, 2023 by AAP
Israel has stepped up accusations of Hamas abuses at the Gaza Strip’s biggest hospital, saying a captive soldier had been executed and two foreign hostages held at a site that has been a focus of its devastating six-week-old offensive. Read more
Hipkins and NZ Labour call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
November 19, 2023 by AAP
The New Zealand Labour Party has called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict, breaking with caretaker conventions to declare its policy. Read more
Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza: Biden
November 19, 2023 by AAP
US President Joe Biden says the Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern the Gaza Strip and the West Bank following the Israel-Hamas war. Read more
March to Jerusalem calls for top priority on hostages
November 19, 2023 by AAP
Thousands of family members and supporters of some 240 hostages held in Gaza have streamed into Jerusalem, castigating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government over his management of the war with Hamas. Read more
Sheezel primed for big AFL pre-season after US trip
November 17, 2023 by AAP
US will not share intel on Hamas and Al Shifa hospital
The US will not share any Israeli intelligence or elaborate on its own assessment that Hamas used Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital as a command centre and possibly as a storage facility, White House spokesman John Kirby says. Read more
Israeli opposition leader urges govt without Netanyahu
November 17, 2023 by AAP
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, 40 days after the start of the war with Hamas in Gaza. Read more
Australia continues to back humanitarian calls
November 16, 2023 by AAP
Australia has backed a UN resolution demanding all sides in the Hamas-Israel war protect civilians, particularly children. Read more
No room in the inn for Roger Waters
November 16, 2023 by AAP
Hotels in Argentina and Uruguay reportedly rejected reservations for Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over accusations of antisemitism levelled at the British singer known for his pro-Palestinian views. Read more
Jews and Muslims should feel safe: Jewish MPs
November 16, 2023 by AAP
Australian Jews and Muslims should not be used as “political footballs” and their communities should feel safe and supported, Jewish MPs from Labor and the Liberal Party say. Read more
Coalition calls for federal ban on Nazi salute
November 15, 2023 by AAP
The Nazi salute won’t be included in a federal ban of hate symbols under new laws, sparking criticism from the opposition. Read more
PM accuses Dutton of weaponising antisemitism
Anthony Albanese has accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of seeking to weaponise antisemitism, urging greater social cohesion as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues. Read more
Man could face extra charges over protest comments
November 15, 2023 by AAP
A man who allegedly made offensive comments at a pro-Palestine rally could face additional charges over the incident.
Dutton seeks national cabinet meeting over Jewish safety
The federal opposition is calling for a national cabinet meeting to be convened to discuss community safety and cohesion amid a rise in antisemitism. Read more
Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist ‘ratbags’
November 14, 2023 by AAP
State laws criminalising hate speech are being reviewed in NSW after ugly public incidents following the outbreak of conflict in Gaza. Read more
Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East
November 14, 2023 by AAP
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a political settlement is needed in the Middle East. Read more
Judge cleared after booting mum for court breastfeeding
November 13, 2023 by AAP
A Victorian judge did not intentionally single out or humiliate a breastfeeding mother by asking her to leave a courtroom during a high-profile trial, a judicial watchdog has ruled. Read more
Wong calls on Israel to stop strikes on Gaza hospital
November 12, 2023 by AAP
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Israel to stop attacking medical facilities as Gaza’s largest hospital comes under siege. Read more
Israel says ready to evacuate babies from Gaza hospital
November 12, 2023 by AAP
Israel’s military says it is ready to evacuate babies from Gaza’s largest hospital, where Palestinian officials said two newborns had died and dozens more were at risk after fuel ran out amid intense fighting in the area. Read more
