Morning News Bulletin 7 February 2025

Israel's cabinet approves phase one of a Gaza peace plan; Indigenous artists celebrated at the Australian Women in Music Awards; And in sport, Australia remain top of the Women's Cricket World Cup League standings 

Australia welcomes Israel and the Hamas signing the first phase of peace deal; India's Defence Minister visits Australia, as both countries deepen defence ties; and in sport, Matildas coach Joe Montem calls for more investment in A-League Women teams. 

A court is set to decide if pro-Palestinian protest at Sydney Opera House will go ahead; A man's been charged with starting the deadly Pacific Palisades fires in January; And in netball, The Diamonds clinch victory in three-game series against South Africa. 

The Trump administration continues to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but warmongers in the US and the EU are desperate to sabotage any deal with Russia. Then: Israel continues its horrific bombing of Gaza, breaking Trump's ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Plus: The Daily Wir ... Show More

The United States has, for the sixth time since the start of the war in Gaza, vetoed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. The US said that the resolution failed to recognise Israe ... Show More

Hamas says it has delivered a "positive response" to mediators on Gaza ceasefire proposal - but wants guarantee that Israel's bombardment will not resume. Also: President Trump signs flagship tax package into law. 

Following intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have arrived at a ceasefire deal to end more than 15 months of war in Gaza. All Israeli hostages being held by Hamas will be released, while Israel’s soldiers will withdraw fully from Gaza, and allow 600 aid trucks per day to enter ... Show More

After 15 months of violence and bloodshed, a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel has finally been reached. While there have been celebrations in the streets of both Gaza and Tel Aviv, the road to peace in the region will be long and is far from guaranteed. So, what happens no ... Show More

The United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has told the BBC that 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within the next two days unless aid can reach them. He said baby food brought into the territory by five trucks on Monday was "a drop in the ocean". Israel has blocked all aid ... Show More

Donald Trump believes that authorities have caught Charlie Kirk's shooter. Also: the former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years in jail; Israel steps up its military offensive in Gaza; 300 South Korean workers, detained by the US, arrive home; female repr ... Show More

Iran warns of a decisive response to any attacks after threats made by US President Donald Trump, in the aftermath of military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a negotiating team to prepare for the continuation of Gaza c ... Show More

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Intensive negotiations to potentially finalize the Tru ... Show More