Fresh Israeli strikes reportedly killing hundreds of Palestinians have sparked a call by Australia's foreign minister to cease fire and protect civilians.
The White House has backed Israel’s ‘extensive strikes’ on Hamas, killing more than 200 people after a ceasefire agreement that saw some hostages freed and fighting paused crumbled.
Israel's military says it has only intervened to thwart threats by ‘terrorists’ approaching its troops or planting bombs since the ceasefire took effect.
The warning from the Yemeni rebels again throws into chaos a crucial maritime waterway between Asia and Europe, threatens revenue from Egypt’s Suez Canal and possibly will halt aid shipments to war zones.
Syrian authorities say they have halted military operations along the coastline after they ‘neutralised’ Assad remnants, ‘paving the way for life to return to normal’ in the troubled region.
Israel says it is suspending sending electricity to the Gaza Strip in a bid to have Hamas accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire and release more hostages.
Eyal Zamir, new chief of the Israel Defence Forces, says the mission in Gaza will continue, warning enemies: ‘We will not forgive, we will not forget.’
Israeli officials say they are ready for phase two of a Gaza Strip ceasefire as Arab leaders prepare to meet to discuss a plan for ending the war permanently.