Anthony Albanese wants to speak with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu after an Australian aid worker was killed in Gaza, leaving the nation "outraged".
Political pressure on the Albanese Government is growing as more politicians have demanded a permanent ceasefire and Australian diplomatic recognition of the state of Palestine.
Australian-Israeli man Lior Sivan has been killed in southern Gaza while serving in the Israeli Defence Force as a tank commander, the ABC has reported.
The ACT and Australian Greens completely reject, and have always completely rejected, antisemitism. It is one of the most dangerous forms of hate in our community.
Israel's military says it has resumed combat operations in the Gaza Strip after a ceasefire with Hamas expired, blaming the militant group for breaking it.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed relief after a group of Australians crossed the border out of Gaza and into Egypt, as the Middle Eastern conflict rages on.
A long-awaited convoy of trucks carrying humanitarian aid has crossed into southern Gaza for the first time since Israel began a devastating siege 12 days ago, as Israel's military pounded northern Gaza and warned it would increase its attacks.
Health officials in Gaza say an Israeli air strike has killed hundreds of Palestinians at Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital, crammed with patients and displaced people.
One recent event that was the opposite of ‘civilised’ was the well planned but barbarous attack on Israel and its civilian population by Hamas terrorists invading from Gaza.
Pro-Palestine rallies will go ahead in Canberra, Perth and Brisbane on Friday, and more will take place in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide over the weekend.
The federal government says hundreds of Australians are about to get on a flight out of Israel, which is preparing for a ground offensive against Hamas.
