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Families have been reunited in emotional scenes following a breakthrough Gaza ceasefire deal that has seen hostages and prisoners released. 

Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, says an official United Nations commission of inquiry. 

Turkish first lady Emine Erdoğan publicly urges US first lady, Melania Trump to speak against the deaths of Palestinian children.

Across Australia pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets in some of the largest demonstrations in national history. 

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has signed a statement with 20 other nations to condemn Israel’s plans for Palestine’s West Bank.

While international journalists continue to be locked out of Gaza, it is up to Palestinian journalists to be the voice of a starving people.

A number of authors have withdrawn from the Bendigo Writers Festival over concerns about free speech relating to Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

The Australian government will confirm its position on recognising a Palestinian state within days, following in the footsteps of France, Canada and the UK. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel plans to take control of “all of Gaza”, despite international warnings.

On Gaza, the Australian government must stop asking “when is the right time?” and start asking “what is the right thing?”

A Gaza-bound boat carrying 21 activists, including two Australians, has been intercepted by Israeli troops. 

The deliberate starvation of children should be the moment that shakes every conscience into action, writes Rita Nasr.