MP Simeon Brown has gained the health portfolio from Dr Shane Reti, and Hamas has released its first three Israeli hostages as a ceasefire begins. Video / Mark Mitchell, AFP
The hostages, all women, 'were officially handed over to the Red Cross'.
Hundreds of aid trucks are set to enter Gaza, as displaced Palestinians prepare to return.
The truce, starting Sunday, allows the return of hostages and frees Palestinian prisoners.
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PM's office had accused Hamas today of reneging on key parts of the agreement.
The truce is expected to take effect in a couple of days.
The truce is expected to take effect in a couple of days.
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New York Times: Deal aims to achieve release of hostages and return to "sustainable calm".
Ceasefire proposal has been brokered by US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
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New York Times: Analysis found that more than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed.
Hamas to free 33 hostages and Israel to release 1000 Palestinian prisoners in truce deal.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City kill over 50; hospitals overwhelmed with wounded.
Trump's return raises questions on leverage as Israel seeks arms autonomy amidst tensions.
WFP: Israeli forces fired on marked convoy in Gaza, endangering staff.
AI-driven target bank fuels IDF's military campaign, raising civilian casualty concerns.
ICRC urges protection of Gaza hospitals amid Israel-Hamas conflict.
A drone strike the Israeli military says was targeting a 'Hamas terrorist' struck the humanitarian area of Al-Mawasi in western Khan Yunis. Video / AFP
Hamas reports significant progress in ceasefire talks; deal could finalise this year.
UN warns of famine as Gaza's health system collapses amid ongoing Israeli bombardment.
Netanyahu hints at progress in hostage talks amid protests over delays and casualties.
Israeli strikes kill 25 in Gaza, including women and children, amid ongoing military ops.
Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust.
104 journalists killed in 2024, with over half in Gaza, says International Federation of Journalists.
New York Times: Israel has rejected the charge saying it was "based on lies".
Palestine's health ministry deemed it 'a flagrant violation of all international laws'.
Israel, US discuss ceasefire; hope grows for Hamas hostage release amid ongoing conflict.
A United Nations assessment warns of a looming famine.
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Gaza health ministry says hospitals have two days' fuel left before restricting services.
US says there 'has to be a linkage between a ceasefire and the release of hostages'.