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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Martin Farrer

Morning Mail: Hamas accept ceasefire, police sack First Nations advisers, Australia’s heaviest oyster

Palestinians in Rafah react after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar.
Palestinians in Rafah react after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar. Photograph: Doaa al Baz/Reuters

Morning everyone. The Israel-Gaza war is at a crucial turning point this morning. Hamas appeared to avert the prospect of an Israeli assault on Rafah when it announced it would accept a ceasefire deal. Israel, however, greeted the announcement with scepticism, and launched targeted strikes in eastern Rafah. We have the latest reports and analysis, and how the crisis is being felt in Australia.

In Queensland, police have sacked a First Nations advisory group; our poll shows voter support for tough action to prevent online harm; and meet Jill, Australia’s heaviest oyster.

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