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What we know about the Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza
Videos and photos suggest the convoy was hit multiple times, killing the seven aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
- by Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman
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Israel must ‘come clean’ on killing of Gaza aid workers, says White House
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that his army had carried out the strike, describing it as “tragic” and “unintended”.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Australia and Israel’s relationship hits new low after aid worker killed in Gaza
Australian Zomi Frankcom was among four foreign aid workers killed in an Israeli airstrike while providing food assistance in Gaza.
- by Matthew Knott and Hannah Kennelly
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli airstrike destroys Iran’s consular building, kills top commander
The US told Iran that it “had no involvement” or advanced knowledge of the Israeli strike on the diplomatic compound in Syria, Axios reported citing a US official.
- by Kareem Chehayeb and Albert Aji
Erdogan vows to make amends after humbling ‘loss of altitude’
Turkey’s opposition won the popular vote for the first time in decades, dealing a blow to the strongman who hoped a new constitution would extend his power.
- by Daren Butler and Ece Toksabay
Israeli government faces largest protests since war began, Netanyahu in surgery
Protesters blame Netanyahu for the failures of October 7, while some Israelis have grown tired of military service exemptions for the nation’s ultra-Orthodox Jews.
- by Melanie Lindman, Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu has been given two options by the US. Both come at a high price
No Israeli leader has leveraged American support more than Netanyahu to pursue a self-centred anti-Palestinian policy. Yet, US-Israeli relations are now experiencing an unprecedented rift.
- by Amin Saikal
Israeli airstrike hits Gaza hospital tent camp
Tens of thousands of people have sought shelter in hospitals since Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops into Gaza nearly six months ago.
- by Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy
Australian hit by shell in Lebanon, UN says. Israel denies responsibility
Security officials told Lebanese media an Israeli drone struck a group of UN observers on patrol near the border town of Rmeich.
- by Bassem Mroue and Kareem Chehayeb
US signs off on more bombs, warplanes for Israel, sources say
The package comes as Israel faces strong international criticism over its continued bombing campaign and ground offensive in Gaza.
- by Humeyra Pamuk and Idrees Ali
World Court orders Israel to ‘halt Gaza famine’
The International Court of Justice is considering a genocide case against Israel.
- by Stephanie van den Berg and Nidal al-Mughrabi