The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Former Australian prime ministers from both sides of the political divide are calling for the community to unite behind Israelis and Palestinians.

Mohammad Shtayyeh calls for a ‘comprehensive, peaceful vision’ and ceasefire in Gaza

More children have died in Gaza since October 7 than from conflicts around the world in each of the last four years.

Mourners struggle to come to terms with scale of loss and vast ground operation to come

Fears are escalating the conflict between Israel and Hamas could spill over into a broader war involving other countries in the region.

UN says ‘civil order is starting to break down’ as key hospital in Gaza ‘ordered to evacuate’

Kim Sengupta speaks families who have faced three weeks of anguish, now beset by fears over what Israel’s ground operation could mean for those held captive by Hamas. Using their voice to pile pressure on the government to negotiate, they are becoming a highly-sensitive issue for Benjamin Netanyahu

The Israeli government is making a grievous error in equating the actions of Hamas with the Palestinian people

Arab representative on 15-strong council will seek binding resolution demanding Israel accept humanitarian pause

National security expert and newspaper join families’ calls for trade of about 5,000 prisoners for hostages taken by Hamas

Media experts say some agencies are ‘legitimising Israeli war crimes’ in Gaza.