Israel Plans Total Control of Gaza City, Forcing Out 800,000 Palestinians
The United Nations warned Sunday of "another horrific chapter" of displacement and death as Israeli officials approved plans to gain total military control of Gaza City and displace up to 800,000 Palestinians by Oct.
New Zealand to Decide on Palestinian State Recognition in September
New Zealand will decide in September whether to formally recognize a Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced Sunday, as the government weighs the humanitarian crisis in Gaza against complex regional security concerns.
Israeli Forces Kill Five Al Jazeera Journalists in Targeted Gaza Strike
Israeli forces killed five Al Jazeera journalists in a targeted airstrike on their media tent near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Sunday night, marking the deadliest single attack on the news network's staff since the war began.
Netanyahu Calls Countries Considering Palestinian State Recognition 'Deluded'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized countries including Australia for considering recognition of a Palestinian state, calling such moves "deluded" and warning they would bring war closer rather than achieving peace in Gaza.
Housing Minister Defends Target Despite Warnings Government Will Miss 1.2M Home Goal
Housing Minister Clare O'Neil defended the government's ambitious target to build 1.2 million homes by 2029 despite fresh warnings from property experts and Treasury that the goal will not be met.
Australia Condemns Israel's Gaza Occupation Plans as International Law Violation
Australia strongly condemned Israel's decision to expand its military occupation of the Gaza Strip, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong warning the move would worsen the humanitarian catastrophe and violate international law.
Israel Approves Military Takeover of Gaza City as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan for the military takeover of Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the two-year conflict as 200 Palestinians have died from malnutrition and 15,000 children face starvation, according to health officials.
Coalition, Labor Unite on AI Concerns While Gaza Criticism Grows
The government confronted mounting bipartisan pressure Thursday to strengthen regulation of artificial intelligence companies, as Coalition Senator Matt Canavan joined Labor officials in expressing concerns about big tech firms exploiting copyrighted content without compensation.
