Now playing Next Israel Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages Hamas is still believed to be holding around 110 hostages captured in the 7 October attack. Israeli authorities estimate that around a third of them are dead. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Israel Blinken arrives in Israel in bid to seal Gaza ceasefire deal The US Secretary of States arrival comes after US and fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar said they were closing in on a deal after two days of talks in Doha, with American and Israeli officials expressing cautious optimism. 19/08/2024
Now playing Next Israel Protesters demand deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza International efforts continue to try to secure a ceasefire agreement to end more than 10 months of war between Israel and Hamas. Officials from the United States, Egypt and Qatar ended two days of talks in Doha optimistic that a deal could be reached. 18/08/2024
Now playing Next Gaza Health officials in Gaza report first case of polio in 25 years Antonio Guterres says Gaza is in "humanitarian freefall" and calls for pause in fighting so aid agencies can deliver 1.6 million doses of the nOPV2 polio vaccine to the strip. 17/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Melbourne Orchestra admits 'error' in axing show after Gaza comments The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancelled pianist Jayson Gilliam's show tonight after his comments on Gaza journalists. Faced with criticism, the organization has attempted to backtrack by saying an "error was made." 15/08/2024
Now playing Next Gaza Palestinian death toll in Gaza hits 40,000, authorities say The announcement by Gaza's Health Ministry came amid another push by international mediators to broker a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. 15/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Australian-British pianist's show cancelled over Gaza remarks Pianist Jayson Gillham, who was supposed to be on stage this Thursday, has been sanctioned by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for dedicating a performance to the Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) has expressed concerns over freedom of speech. 14/08/2024
Now playing Next Health news Gaza at risk from polio and superbugs, WHO experts warn Gaza’s lack of clean water and crippled health system are fertile ground for the spread of infections that could become regional or even global threats, health experts said. 07/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam defaced with 'Free Gaza' tag The incident takes place 80 years to the day after the Nazis arrested the Jewish teenager. 06/08/2024
Now playing Next No Comment Prayers held for deceased after deadly Israeli strikes in central Gaza Around five bodies arrived at a hospital in Gaza's Deir al-Balah on Monday after Israeli strikes killed eight people, including a child and five policemen, health authorities said. 05/08/2024
Now playing Next Gaza Woman stabbed to death in Tel Aviv The woman was killed and three others were injured by at least one Palestinian attacker in a suburb of Tel Aviv on Sunday. 04/08/2024
Now playing Next Gaza Strikes in the West Bank kill 9 militants, Israel says The strikes comes just days after the assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday, and top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut the evening before. 03/08/2024
Now playing Next Gaza Palestinians to struggle to access food and clean water Nearly 11 months into the war, Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to get proper access to food and clean water amid Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas, which has restricted the entry of much- needed aid. 03/08/2024
Now playing Next World News Mourners gather in Doha for funeral of assassinated Hamas leader All the latest developments on the conflict in the Middle East. 02/08/2024
Now playing Next Iran Thousands attend funeral for assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh After the funeral service in Tehran, Ismail Haniyeh’s remains are expected to be transferred on Friday to Qatar for burial where he lived in exile. 01/08/2024
Now playing Next Gaza Iran's supreme leader prays over coffin of Hamas leader Haniyeh Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed in a shocking assassination blamed on Israel on Wednesday. 01/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news UNESCO adds ancient monastery in Gaza to list of endangered sites The monastery’s entry to the list was fast-tracked, due to UNESCO’s “deep concern” about the impact of the ongoing war on the site. 30/07/2024
Now playing Next World News Twelve patients from Gaza to arrive in Belgium as part of EU deal The trip is the second of its kind to take place this week. 29/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Newly elected governments worldwide must act for children in conflict Over 50 countries have or will go to the polls this year. As new governments are formed, they must live up to their legal obligations to protect children in Gaza and beyond, War Child CEO Rob Williams writes. 29/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30 The strike comes as Israel’s military ordered the evacuation of a part of a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza ahead of a planned strike on Khan Younis. 27/07/2024