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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.
Humanitarian agencies denounce Israeli ‘siege’ of Gaza
Caritas Internationalis is one of 111 humanitarian organisations that signed a statement denouncing the Israeli government’s “siege” of Gaza and demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the lifting of all restrictions on the flow of humanitarian aid. Source: Vatican News.
Christ not absent from Gaza, but crucified in the wounded, patriarchs
Amid the destruction witnessed during a pastoral visit to Gaza, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem said they found something more enduring — “the dignity of the human spirit”. Source: OSV News.
Wong says no rift with US after statement condemning Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has downplayed a rift with the Trump Administration after Australia joined 28 nations in calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and condemning Israel over the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians seeking aid. Source: The Age.