Israeli attacks kill at least 63 in Gaza since dawn
Israeli forces carried out heavy shelling and air raids in Tuffah and the Shujayea neighbourhoods, both located in eastern Gaza City.
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7NEWS
23 minutes ago
- 7NEWS
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stares down internal push for Palestine recognition
The prime minister is staring down internal pressure to recognise a Palestinian state as Labor figures decry the 'unspeakable cruelty' being thrust on civilians in Gaza. Anthony Albanese has been urged to follow in the footsteps of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, but on Sunday said he would not 'imminently' recognise Palestinian statehood. Both major parties in Australia support a two-state solution for Palestinians and Israelis, however Albanese said any resolution would need to guarantee Hamas, the de-facto ruling authority in Gaza, played no part in the future nation. There would also need to be agreements on the rebuilding of Gaza and the West Bank, and a resolution of issues over the expansion of Israeli settlements. But former Labor frontbencher Ed Husic pointed out that recognition of a Palestinian state had been part of Labor's national platform since at least 2018. 'We've already green-lighted it through our party, we've taken it to elections — the circumstances demand it,' the MP told reporters in Canberra on Monday. 'The announcement by the (Israeli) government to partition or reshape the way in which borders exist in Gaza means that we need to send a strong signal that we are opposed to that.' Former Labor Foreign Minister Bob Carr echoed the call. There were ways to address the various obstacles to the new nation being established, he said, adding those considerations were outweighed by a 'bigger fact and bigger truth'. 'Deaths are coming fast, unspeakable cruelty is being visited against babies and children in the enforcement of something not seen in the modern world — that is, an advanced state using mass starvation as a weapon of war and giving effect to a genocide,' he said. 'We will insist that the Palestinian state that comes into being will be one that opts to be a non-militarised state ... that is a serious security guarantee that can be delivered in negotiations, and which the Palestinians have already offered.' More than 140 out of the 193 members of the United Nations already recognise the state of Palestine, including EU members Spain and Ireland. The international push to recognise Palestine has been fuelled by the escalating crisis in Gaza, where more than two million people are facing starvation. Israel cut off aid to Gaza in March before re-opening channels under tight restrictions in May, measures it says are necessary to stop the supplies being diverted to fund Hamas operations. Its officials say enough food has been let into Gaza during the war and Hamas is responsible for the suffering of civilians. Israel's military offensive has already killed more than 58,000 Palestinians, according to health authorities in Gaza. The campaign began after Hamas, a designated terrorist organisation in Australia, attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1200 people and took 251 hostages. Opposition frontbencher Dan Tehan said Hamas was responsible for continuing to 'politicise and weaponise the use of aid in Gaza'. Multiple aid organisations, including Amnesty and Medecins Sans Frontieres, have condemned the Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation for the trickle of aid being supplied in recent months.
Roya News
39 minutes ago
- Roya News
Jordan to continue Gaza aid efforts, rejects skepticism: spokesman
Jordan carried out three aid airdrops into the Gaza Strip on Sunday, continuing the kingdom's efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people amid difficult conditions, government spokesman Mohammad Momani said. In statements to Roya, Momani added that Jordan has sent six relief convoys in recent days, with the latest, 60 trucks of aid, dispatched Saturday. He affirmed that the kingdom is committed to sending aid through all available means, despite obstacles imposed by Israeli occupation authorities. Momani explained that despite 'Israeli' restrictions on what can enter Gaza, Jordan is striving to overcome these impediments, emphasizing the need to utilize all available capabilities to deliver aid. "We confirm to the world that the aid being sent is not enough, and more support is needed," he said. He noted that airdrops are not a substitute for land convoys, asserting that Jordan will continue to work by all available means to overcome any Israeli obstacles to aid. Regarding political stances, Momani said, "We reject politically motivated and skeptical voices that try to diminish Jordan's efforts," affirming the kingdom's focus on humanitarian aid without skepticism or political interference. He stressed that Jordan's position is the closest and most committed to the Palestinian people in Gaza, noting that the aid sent includes not only humanitarian support but also continuous political backing for demands to stop Israeli aggression. Momani highlighted Jordan's political positions, stating that the kingdom's diplomatic efforts are ongoing. He said almost every contact made by the king, political leaders, or the foreign minister includes discussions on the necessity of a ceasefire, aid entry, and solidifying a truce. He also emphasized the need to end the war and aggression on Gaza. "We reject any attempts to change the legal status of Palestinian territories, especially regarding proposals for imposing Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, which we consider occupied territory under international law," he added. Momani concluded by saying, "Jordan will continue to stand by the Palestinian people with all its might and will continue to support the Palestinian cause politically and humanitarianly until the war stops and all forms of suffering are lifted from the Palestinian people."
Barnama
an hour ago
- Barnama
Only 73 Aid Trucks Allowed Into Gaza As Famine Expands, Authorities Say
Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip July 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ebrahim Hajjaj Humanitarian aid is airdropped over Gaza as seen from northern Gaza Strip July 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas ISTANBUL, July 28 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Local authorities in Gaza said on Sunday that only 73 aid trucks entered the besieged enclave in the last 24 hours, amid a deepening famine caused by Israel's months-long blockade, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. In a statement, the government media office said the humanitarian crisis has reached unprecedented levels, with at least 133 people, including 87 children, dying from hunger since the start of the Israeli genocidal war. The office accused Israel of deliberately engineering chaos and hunger in the territory. bootstrap slideshow 'The famine is expanding at an alarming rate and now affects the entire population of Gaza, including 1.1 million children,' the statement said. While several governments and international organisations have announced plans to deliver hundreds of aid trucks to Gaza, the statement said that only 73 trucks have arrived, and many of those were looted or obstructed under Israeli surveillance. The media office said three airdrops were carried out over Gaza, but their total payload was equivalent to only two aid trucks. The drops landed in 'red zones' -- active combat areas marked on Israeli maps -- where civilians cannot safely retrieve supplies, it added. 'What is happening is a farce,' the office said, accusing the international community of complicity through 'false promises' and 'misleading information' coming from major powers like the United States (US). It renewed its call for the unconditional reopening of border crossings and the immediate entry of food, water, and infant formula.
