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Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement, mediated by Qatar, ending 15 months of conflict in Gaza. The deal allows displaced Palestinians to return home and secures the release of hostages taken during Hamas's October 7 attacks. The ceasefire is seen as a diplomatic success for outgoing US President Joseph Biden, while incoming President Donald Trump claims his election win expedited the agreement.

16 January, 2025

World

Gaza ceasefire could be close Say US officials

US officials say a ceasefire in Gaza could be announced in the coming days. Israel says it's waiting for a response from Hamas on a final draft of an agreement that could end the war and release the hostages still being held in Gaza. The United States, Qatar and Egypt have worked for more than a year to try and reach a deal - officials say the next 24 […]

14 January, 2025

World

Israel Seeks Ceasefire with Hamas Before Hanukkah

Ahead of the latest UN Security Council meeting, Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN told reporters he was hopeful for a ceasefire agreement with Hamas before the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah - next week. Correspondent Mitch McCann reports from New York:

19 December, 2024

World

Israeli air force strikes weapons depots in Syria

Former Assad regime weapons depots have been targeted in a series of airstrikes, with Israeli media reporting the operation was carried out by the Israeli Air Force. Trent Murray reports from Tel Aviv.

16 December, 2024

World

UN Secretary-General Warns Israel Against Occupation of UN-Preserved Buffer Zone with Syria

The United Nations Secretary General has warned Israel against its occupation of a UN-patrolled buffer zone between Israel and Syria. Israel took over the demilitarised zone on Sunday, just hours after Syrian rebels swept president Bashar al-Assad from power. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

16 December, 2024

World

UN Special Rapporteurs call for sanctions against Israel

Four independent human rights experts have called on the international community to sanction Israel's conduct of hostilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The four Special UN Rapporteurs have consistently spoken out about the war in Gaza and what they call Israel's impunity. Our correspondent is Jody Jacobs reporting from the United Nations in New York.

13 December, 2024

World

UNRWA suspends aid deliveries to Gaza

The United Nation’s agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, has suspended aid deliveries through Kerem Shalom, the main crossing point for humanitarian aid into Gaza. On Saturday armed gangs attacked a humanitarian convoy. Unrwa head, Philippe Lazzarini, says the delivery of humanitarian aid must never be dangerous or turn into an ordeal. He has called on Israel to ensure aid flows into Gaza safely.

2 December, 2024

World

Israel Hamas trade accusations over ceasefire violations

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah mostly appears to be holding- this despite Israel opening fire on mourners at a funeral in the Lebanese town of Khiam, according to local media. Both sides are trading accusations over violations of the terms of the deal. Meanwhile at least 33 Palestinians have reportedly been killed and 137 injured in Israeli attacks in the past day in the Gaza Strip. Nina-Maria […]

2 December, 2024

World

Israel could be on the verge of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah

New reporting suggests Israel could be on the verge of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon - following months of fighting. An agreement could be reached as soon as Tuesday, when the Israeli cabinet next meets. Mitch McCann reports:

26 November, 2024