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‘Heartbreaking’: Anti-Jewish Protestors Set Childcare Centre on Fire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns attended the scene, while the opposition also strongly condemned the attack
3 Israeli Hostages Rejoin Families as Cease-Fire Begins
Ninety Palestinian prisoners were also released, the first of almost 2,000 to be included in the controversial deal.
Israeli Minister Accuses Australia’s Labor of ‘Ineffectual Response’ Against Antisemitism
The firm words come as relations between Australian and Israeli leadership become strained.
Families of Hostages Wait for News After 3 Freed on 1st Day of Ceasefire
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said ‘our thoughts are with’ British-linked hostages Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifshitz and Avinatan Or.
Premier Plans to Harden Hate Speech Laws in NSW Amid Anti-Semitic Attacks
The news comes amid a string of anti-Semitic attacks targeting the Jewish community.
Biden Heralds Israel–Hamas Cease-Fire, Says 2 American Hostages to Be Released Soon
Biden’s comments on the war in South Carolina are some of the final public remarks he'll deliver as president.
3 Hostages Released to Israel as Cease-Fire Begins With Hamas
Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the three Israeli hostages.
Netanyahu Says Cease-Fire Frozen Until Hamas Provides Hostage List
Israel’s cease-fire with Hamas is stalled until the terror group submits a list of hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Israel’s Cabinet Approves Cease-Fire, Set to Begin Sunday
Under the terms of the deal, agreed during negotiations in Qatar, all 98 hostages will be released, 33 of them during the initial six-week cease-fire.
Cease-Fire Deal Reached, Hostage Release Expected Sunday: Netanyahu
Netanyahu’s office said the Israeli leader has instructed his security cabinet to meet later Friday.
Jewish Leader’s Ex-Home Hit With Arson, Graffiti Attack
The home affairs minister has launched another strategy to deal with antisemitism.
The Israel–Hamas Cease-Fire Deal: What We Know So Far
If finalized, the deal will go into effect on Jan. 19, starting a six-week cease-fire, the first pause in fighting in 14 months.
Netanyahu Delays Cabinet Vote on Cease-Fire, Says Hamas Backtracking to Extort Concessions
The Israeli Cabinet had been set to meet early on Jan. 16 to ratify the deal already hammered out by negotiators.
Greens Leader Credits Local Pro-Palestine Protests for Contributing to Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
The Greens leader doubled down on his party’s pro-Palestine position, calling for further sanctions against Israel.
Former Journalist to Go on Hunger Strike to Protest Imprisonment of Egyptian Activist
Former journalist Peter Greste is calling on the Egyptian authorities to release Egyptian-British blogger and political activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah.
Australia Credits US for Ceasefire Deal, Jewish Group Thanks Trump
Australia’s support for the ceasefire deal is met with mixed reactions, with some groups praising the progress, while others remain critical.
Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Deal, Now Awaiting Netanyahu Cabinet Approval
Qatar’s prime minister laid down the general terms of the six-week cease-fire, which includes swapping 33 hostages for an unspecified number of prisoners.
Israel and Hamas Agree to Cease-Fire Deal
2 American hostages are expected be released as part of the 6-week cease-fire deal, due to take effect on Sunday.
