Palestine

UN Women have labelled the war in Gaza as a “war on women”, as women and girls continue bearing the brunt of the humanitarian crisis.

Several Palestinians fleeing Gaza have suddenly had their Australian visas cancelled, leaving them stranded in other countries. 

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.

At Project HOPE’s primary health clinic in Deir al Balah, one in five pregnant women are reported to be malnourished.

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

More than 200 former and current MPs have signed an open letter urging the Albanese government to call for a “permanent ceasefire” in Gaza.

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

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.

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. 

Australian women have written an open statement on the disproportionate affect the conflict in Gaza is having on women and children.