The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

What is Hamas, and why did it attack Israel? All you need to know about militant group in Gaza

Hamas was founded in 1987 and has controlled Gaza Strip since 2006

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

US holds talks on Gaza aid corridor as Israel continues airstrikes

Israel puts death toll from Hamas attack at 1,200, while Palestinians say 974 killed after Israeli retaliation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

Gaza war: Will Hezbollah, Israel’s powerful foe to the north, enter the conflict?

A set of delicate and unwritten rules of engagement has ensured no major conflict between Israel and Hezbollah since 2006. But those rules are now being tested, Richard Hall writes.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Greens must explain support for protest 'celebrating atrocities': Libs

The ACT Greens condemned the action of Hamas in Israel.

The Canberra Times · Oct 11, 2023

🔴 Live: ‘Every Hamas member is a dead man’, Netanyahu says as Israel cuts power, supplies to Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to wipe Hamas “off the face of the earth” in a late night speech Wednesday announcing an emergency unity government. In Gaza, the only power plant in the besieged enclave shut down after it ran out of fuel. The death toll on both sides…

France 24 · Oct 11, 2023

Qantas to help repatriate Australians from Israel starting Friday

Anthony Albanese has announced at least two new Qantas flights to begin evacuations as the death toll in the region mounts

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023

Israeli village near the Gaza border lies in ruin, filled with the bodies of residents and militants

An Israeli village that was attacked by militants lies in ruin, not far from the border with Gaza

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Gaza-born Australians desperately try to contact family and friends in bombarded Palestinian enclave

Australians struggle to stay in touch as area hit by electricity and telecommunications blackouts

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023

Varadkar: Solidarity for Israel will fall apart if it goes too far in Gaza

The Taoiseach also expressed his support for the family of 22-year-old Kim Damti, who has been unaccounted for in Israel since Saturday

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

What is the Gaza Strip? Here's what to know

With high poverty and unemployment and severe restrictions on movement, life in the Gaza Strip was already difficult before Israel's retaliatory offensive began this week in response to Hamas attacks.

WEKU · Oct 10, 2023