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Foreign ministers call for end to ‘unimaginable’ suffering in Gaza
Australia and a long list of allies have decried the “unimaginable” suffering in Gaza, calling on Israel to let in aid and allow foreign organisations to operate. Source: Nine News.
Australia to recognise Palestine and push for role in Gaza rebuild
Australia will seek to play an important role in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza as part of the Albanese Government’s major foreign policy shift to join an international coalition recognising Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Source: The Age.
‘Shameful’: Netanyahu criticises Australia over Palestinian state recognition
Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at “shameful” Australia for preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood, as he defended a sweeping military offensive in Gaza. Source: The Australian.
Government sends strongest signal yet on Palestinian recognition
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has discussed efforts to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with the head of the United Nations as the Government sends signals it will join a coalition of nations recognising a Palestinian state. Source: The Age.
Lebanese Catholic clergy commemorate Beirut port explosion
Lebanon’s Catholic clergy have celebrated a commemorative Mass and held a vigil in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, remembering those who perished in the catastrophic port explosion five years ago. Source OSV News.
Australia commits a further $20m in humanitarian aid to Gaza
Australia will commit a further $20 million to assist the delivery of critical food and aid to starving Gazans, as health authorities confirmed reporting that 163 people had died of starvation, including 93 children. Source: The Australian.
Two-state solution the only option, Vatican tells UN
The Vatican has reiterated that a two-state solution is the “only viable and equitable path toward a just and lasting peace” in the Holy Land. Source: Catholic Herald.
We remain in the hands of the Lord, Gaza pastor says
As violence and starvation deepen in Gaza, the priest of the area’s only Catholic church told a pontifical charity, “We remain in the hands of the Lord”. Source: OSV News.
Pope says Gaza is being ‘crushed by hunger’
Pope Leo XIV yesterday said he was following the humanitarian crisis taking place in Gaza with “great concern,” saying the civilian population is being “crushed by hunger and continues to be exposed to violence and death”. Source: Crux.