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Hamas released seven hostages as part of a major ceasefire deal with Israel after two years of war in Gaza. The agreement includes exchanging 20 hostages for 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, while global leaders, including Trump, discuss Gaza’s postwar future

The Israeli military issued its first full evacuation warning for Gaza City ahead of an expanded operation. Defence Minister Israel Katz said 30 high-rise buildings used by Hamas were destroyed. PM Netanyahu pledged to demolish 50 “towers of terror

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Gaza City could face destruction unless Hamas accepts ceasefire terms, including hostage release and disarmament. His statement followed PM Netanyahu’s authorisation for a possible military seizure of the city, escalating threats amid the ongoing conflict

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese brushed off Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s attack that he had “betrayed Israel” by recognising a Palestinian state, saying Canberra seeks peace and global stability.

Israeli PM Netanyahu defends a wider Gaza offensive targeting Hamas strongholds beyond Gaza City amid growing international backlash. Heavy bombardment continues, and UN warns of dire humanitarian crisis as US backs Israel’s right to security.

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will not occupy Gaza but will demilitarise it and form a peaceful civilian administration. The statement follows cabinet approval to take over Gaza City, a move criticised by Israeli opposition as dangerous and counterproductive

In 48 hours, President Trump brokered a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Despite initial attacks after the announcement, intense diplomacy with Israel, Iran, and Qatar brought the fighting to a halt

Israel and Iran accepted a US-brokered ceasefire after 12 days of conflict, following mutual strikes on Tuesday. Israeli PM Netanyahu declared war goals achieved, including damaging Iran’s nuclear, missile, and military infrastructure, while warning of retaliation for any violations

Iran launches missile attacks on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. Meanwhile, Israel intensifies its war against Iran, targeting symbolic sites as the conflict threatens to expand across the region

The US has been weighing whether to join Israel's attack by striking Iran's well-defended Fordo uranium enrichment facility, which is buried under a mountain and widely considered to be out of reach of all but America's “bunker-buster” bombs.

Israel asserts it had to launch its airstrike campaign to stop Iran from getting closer to being able to build a nuclear weapon. It came as Iran and the United States had been negotiating over the possibility of a new diplomatic deal over Tehran's programme

US President Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, insisting Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons. Israeli strikes have killed over 220 people, while Iran retaliated with hundreds of missiles and drones, killing 24 in Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu claims Israel now controls Tehran's airspace and is close to neutralising Iran’s nuclear and missile threats. Following Israel's surprise strike, Iran launched over 300 missiles in retaliation. Israel has imposed wartime media restrictions on sensitive operations

Israeli officials had recently informed the Trump administration that they had developed a credible plan to kill Khamenei. After being briefed, the White House made it clear that Trump opposed the move, viewing it as dangerously escalatory

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran would cease retaliatory actions if Israeli attacks stopped, as the Iran-Israel conflict entered its third day with escalating strikes and casualties

Uneasy Israelis huddled over their phones for updates about the escalating conflict with Iran, while still trying to go about their lives and enjoy a bit of sunshine.

Iran quickly retaliated by sending a swarm of drones at Israel, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned of “severe punishment.”

The Minister announced on Thursday that Israeli troops deployed in southern Syria "are prepared to prevent the entry of hostile forces into the area of Druze villages," adding the forces continue to monitor developments with readiness for "various scenarios".

Pope Francis was critical of Israel's war in Gaza, and exceptionally close to the Catholic church there, but had also called on Hamas to release the hostages and condemned the rise in antisemitism

"The Prime Minister issued an instruction for the continuation of the steps to advance the release of our hostages," the office said on Wednesday in a statement.