Israel Hamas War

A United Nations (UN) special envoy to Israel has found “clear and convincing information” that Hamas committed acts of sexual violence against Israeli civilians on October 7 and beyond.

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has left for her diplomatic trip to the Middle East, 100 days since Hamas attacked Israel.

A two-month investigation by The New York Times has uncovered horrific details of sexual violence in Israel on October 7 2023.

Australia joins other nations at UN General Assembly, voting in favour of a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn Gaza.

Women from Melbourne’s Jewish community organised a vigil on Monday evening to show solidarity for the Israeli women attacked by Hamas.

Over the weekend, more than a dozen Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October 7 were released, along with 39 Palestinian prisoners.

A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas and is due to go into effect later tonight AEST.

Almost 70% of those killed in Gaza so far have been women and children. Meanwhile, 180 babies are delivered daily into dire conditions

The NSW government will review a section of Crimes Act that criminalises threats or incitement of violence over religious or racial grounds.

Organisations and individuals have released statements calling for aid and support for the people of Gaza. 

With hundreds killed or injured daily, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Gaza becoming “a graveyard for children.”

Senator Penny Wong says innocent civilians should not pay for the horrors perpetrated by Hamas as Israel exercises its right to defend itself.