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After 11 months of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, chances appear to be slim for a ceasefire or hostage-prisoner exchange between the warring sides.

Israel to keep ‘mid-level’ negotiators in Cairo; key crossing for humanitarian aid closed on Sunday after Hamas shelling attack

The far-right Israeli national security minister was warned that his move could spark violence – by Israel’s former PM.

Australia's government said Monday its "overriding priority" is to protect its citizens, following reports that it will repatriate dozens of women and children from detention camps in Syria. Australian media, led by a weekend story in The Guardian, reported that the government had decided to bring home about 20 Australian…

An Iraqi museum is using computer technology and virtual reality headsets to turn back time, so visitors can explore heritage sites destroyed by militants and in battles to defeat them. ISIS extremists captured a third of Iraq in a lightning offensive in 2014, seizing the northern city of Mosul as…

Good morning, early birds. Leadership reshuffles are expected for both the Liberal Party and the Nationals today, and the NSW government says they did not green-light the reburial of Mungo Man and Mungo Lady. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

ISIL cell attacks Al-Hol camp, leading to the death of three civilians and one ISIL fighter.