Israel Gaza war

The UN’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, has ordered Israel to halt its military offensive in Rafah, southern Gaza.

Israel has confirmed its soldiers entered and struck parts of Rafah in southern Gaza, where an estimated 1.4 million people are sheltering.

Israel has ordered international news service Al Jazeera to shut down its operations in the country.

“Zomi” Franckom and six other aid workers were killed in an Israeli air strike, prompting a swift condemnation from the Australian Government.

Australia has restored funding to UNRWA in Gaza after a temporary pause, over allegations UN workers were linked to Hamas.

Australia has halted funding to a UN agency based in Gaza, over allegations some of its workers were involved in Hamas’ 7 October attacks.

Houthi rebels have been attacking ships passing through the Red Sea, threatening global trade and further regional instability.