Hamas-Israel War News

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Australia's Defence force has confirmed there have been discussions with the US over potential involvement in a US-backed Gaza peacekeeping force.
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As news of the Mideast peace deal spreads across the world, families in Australia have reacted to the announcement with cautious optimism.
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