Australia has demanded that Israel preserve all evidence surrounding the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza and it also plans to appoint an independent adviser to scrutinise the official investigation. The Australian government said on Friday that the information provided by Israel on its investigation into the killing of Australian citizen Zomi Frankcom and […]
Read MoreIf Israel regards its conflict with Hamas as war, it is liable to abide by the international rules of war
The Israeli Defence Force, its spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said this week, is a “professional military committed to international law”. The killing of seven humanitarian workers by the IDF this week, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, was a “tragic case of our forces unintentionally hitting innocent people in the Gaza strip. This happens […]
Read MoreIsrael’s response on aid worker killings just not good enough, says Penny Wong
The Albanese government has condemned Israel’s initial probe into its killing of seven aid workers in Gaza, announcing the appointment of a special adviser to ensure the investigation meets Australia’s expectations. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said late on Friday that Australia wasn’t satisfied with the findings on the tragedy provided to Australia’s ambassador to Israel, […]
Read More‘Terror agents’ arrested in foiled plot to kill Israeli minister
Israeli security services said on Thursday they had foiled a plot to kill the country’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir. Eleven people including seven Palestinian-Israeli citizens were arrested in the joint operation with the police and the army, the internal security service Shin Bet said. “Shin Bet dismantled a terrorist cell that was […]
Read MoreIsrael to allow more aid into Gaza
WASHINGTON: Israel has confirmed it is allowing more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, just hours after President Biden said future US support for the war on Hamas depended on Israel taking more action to protect civilians and aid workers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced the plans. They include reopening a key border […]
Read More‘Inexcusable’: Angry Australia condemns aid worker killings, Israel suspends two officers
The Israeli military has dismissed two army officers who were involved in the operation that killed Australian Zomi Frankcom and six fellow aid workers after an investigation found the deadly strikes were a serious violation of its operating procedures. The snap probe has failed to quell the anger of the Albanese government, which is demanding […]
Read MoreDozens killed waiting for Gaza aid in disputed incident
Gaza health authorities say more than 100 Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli forces as they waited for an aid delivery but Israel has challenged the death toll and says many of the victims were run over by aid trucks. At least 112 people were killed and more than 280 wounded in the incident […]
Read MoreThe Victorian government’s annual Iftar dinner has been cancelled following backlash
In short: The state government’s annual Iftar dinner has been cancelled after Muslim community figures said they would boycott the event over Labor’s response to the Israel-Gaza war. The Islamic Council of Victoria has welcomed the cancellation, saying it is an inappropriate time for a celebration. What’s next? Premier Jacinta Allan says she will continue […]
Read MoreDozens killed after Israeli troops allegedly open fire near aid trucks, IDF says trampling happened
In short: Gaza health authorities say an Israeli strike has killed at least 104 people in Gaza City while they were waiting for aid. The latest strike brings the death toll in Gaza to more than 30,000 killed since October 7, according to the Gaza health ministry. Aid groups say it has become nearly impossible […]
Read MoreFamilies of hostages march for four days to demand their freedom
Tel Aviv: The families of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters have started a four-day march from southern Israel to Jerusalem to demand their loved ones be set free. The march comes as negotiations are underway in Qatar to bring about a new deal between Hamas and Israel that would lead to a ceasefire […]
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