Hamas said Monday it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that would still need Israel's approval, as Gaza's Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll from 22 months of war has passed 62,

Hamas has accepted the latest proposal for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel that includes the return of half the hostages the group holds in Gaza and Israel's release of some Palestinian prisoners, an Egyptian official source said on Monday.

Hamas has agreed to the latest proposal from regional mediators for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Israel, a source in the Palestinian armed group has told the BBC.

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday that the country will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Albanese said during a press con

Israel said on Monday it would revoke visas held by Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority, in response to Canberra’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state next month. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Australian Ambassador Ralph King has been formally notified of the step.