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Pope mobile transformed into health clinic for Gaza's children | ABC NEWS

November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM

Matthew Doran

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Pope Francis’ former Popemobile takes on a new life in Bethlehem, with hopes it could soon be sent to Gaza

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Unexploded bombs maiming Palestinian kids returning home after ceasefire | ABC NEWS

November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM

Matthew Doran

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The deadly threat left behind by unexploded bombs in Gaza, often mistaken for toys by Palestinian children

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Controversial Israel and US-backed Gaza aid organisation closes

November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM

Matthew Doran

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Controversial US and Israeli backed aid organisation, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation winds up operations

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More than 800 Palestinians died in the vicinity of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid sites after it took over the distribution of all supplies in the strip in May.

The secret mission to save Gaza's historical artefacts | ABC NEWS

November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM

Matthew Doran

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The secret mission to save Gaza’s treasures from the rubble

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Palestinians in West Bank refugee camps live in fear of IDF operations | ABC NEWS

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November 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM

Matthew Doran

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Since early February, 32,000 Palestinians have been displaced from their homes as a result of counter terrorism raids in the West Bank - there’s little sign they’ll be able to return anytime soon

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Trump writes to Israel's president to pardon Netanyahu from corruption charges

November 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM

Matthew Doran

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Donald Trump writes to Israel's president requesting pardon of Benjamin Netanyahu from corruption charges

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Donald Trump has taken the extraordinary step of writing to Israel's President Isaac Herzog, calling on him to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu of long-standing corruption charges.

Will the Israeli military's 'Yellow Line' keep Gaza split in two? | ABC NEWS

November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM

Matthew Doran

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Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are blocked from returning home, with fears the ‘Yellow Line’ will split Gaza in two.

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📱https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-07/fears-idf-yellow-line-creating-two-gazas/105981796

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A leaked video showed an alleged abuse. It has sparked a political fight in Israel

November 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM

Matthew Doran

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How the arrest of an Israeli military lawyer has again shone light on shocking abuse of Palestinians

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Israel's top military lawyer is behind bars after leaking a video of shocking alleged abuse of a Palestinian man in a military jail. This is why the case has shaken politics and the military to the co...

A look inside the devastation in Gaza | ABC NEWS

November 4, 2025 at 5:58 AM

Matthew Doran

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Hours before a fresh round of Israeli strikes killed more than 100 Palestinians, the ABC gained access to the east of Gaza City under tight IDF supervision.

Here's what we saw.

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Netanyahu isn't liked in Hostages Square, but what about broader Israel?

October 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM

Matthew Doran

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They're no fan of him in Hostage Square, but could Netanyahu convince the rest of Israel he's still the best man for the job?

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As the dust settles on the ceasefire and hostage exchange deal, the question arises as to whether the partial resolution could deliver Benjamin Netanyahu a bounce in the polls.

Hamas says it needs more time to retrieve bodies of Israeli hostages | ABC NEWS

October 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM

Matthew Doran

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Funerals have begun for Israeli hostages returned from Gaza, as Hamas warns it needs help to retrieve the rest of the dead captives.

It comes as Palestinians released from Israeli jails share harrowing accounts of abuse during their time behind bars.

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Hamas releases more hostage remains as video of executions in Gaza emerges | ABC NEWS

October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Matthew Doran

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Hamas releases the remains of more Israeli hostages, as video emerges of militants executing Palestinians in the streets of Gaza City

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Tears and jubilation as hostages and prisoners return home | ABC NEWS

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October 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM

Matthew Doran

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Tears and jubilation as Israelis and Palestinians are released, in a major turning point in the deadly and grinding two year long war in Gaza.

Our coverage of the momentous day from Tel Aviv, Ramallah and Jerusalem.

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Hamas releases all remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza | ABC NEWS

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October 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Matthew Doran

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In Hostage Square, the emotions of a nation were on display.

The remaining 20 living hostages were freed by Hamas, but the bodies of only four dead captives are being handed over today - prompting anger from Israel.

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Thousands of Palestinians return to Gaza's north as the ceasefire begins | ABC NEWS

October 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM

Matthew Doran

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Palestinians stream north and hostage families wait anxiously as Gaza ceasefire begins

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Malnourished Huda needs treatment outside of Gaza — but she can't leave

October 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM

Matthew Doran

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In August we reported on the story of 12 year old Huda, suffering extreme malnutrition. Her hair was falling out, and she didn't have enough energy to get out of bed.

We're hearing reports that Huda died in recent days.

Here's our story from August:
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Hospitals in Gaza are having to divert resources to treating surging cases of malnutrition as starvation takes hold across the strip. Meanwhile, children who need treatment are waiting to be evacuated...

Man most Palestinians want as leader has spent years in solitary confinement

October 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM

Matthew Doran

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Israel has said it will not release Marwan Barghouti as part of the Gaza ceasefire, hostage and prisoner release deal in coming days

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The man many Palestinians want as their leader remains behind bars in an Israeli jail.

His family says a recent stunt by a high profile Israeli minister shows they’re scared of what he could achieve if set free.

📱 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

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Despite spending more than 20 years behind bars, Marwan Barghouti is the man most Palestinians would want as their leader.

Israel and Hamas peace plan agreement is monumental but questions remain

October 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Matthew Doran

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Israel and Hamas' first-phase peace plan agreement is monumental but the end of the war is far from certain

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The announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to phase one of a peace deal in Gaza is significant. But despite the celebrations, the end of the war is still far from certain, writes Matthew Doran...

Australians in Israeli detention allege beatings in reports to DFAT

October 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM

Matthew Doran

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Australians arrested for trying to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza allege beatings in 'dystopian' prison, DFAT reports show.

One says he was forced to take his clothes off and dance “like a monkey” in front of Israeli guards.

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The ABC has obtained details of redacted summaries prepared by Australian diplomatic staff, including allegations that one Australian citizen was slapped and had his passport "destroyed".

'A rift in the nation': Inside Israel after two years of war

October 7, 2025 at 4:19 AM

Matthew Doran

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Two years on from Hamas’ October 7 attacks, and with war still dragging on in Gaza, Israel is a divided and fractured country.

📱 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

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After two years of war, a fractured but defiant Israel is struggling to assert itself at home and abroad.

Man most Palestinians want as leader has spent years in solitary confinement

October 7, 2025 at 4:10 AM

Matthew Doran

@matthewdoran1.bsky.social

The man many Palestinians want as their leader remains behind bars in an Israeli jail.

His family says a recent stunt by a high profile Israeli minister shows they’re scared of what he could achieve if set free.

📱 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

📺 youtu.be/7sfTXhGLMW0?...

Despite spending more than 20 years behind bars, Marwan Barghouti is the man most Palestinians would want as their leader.

Fresh talks to begin as Netanyahu says he wants negotiations done quickly

October 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM

Matthew Doran

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Pleas for peace in Gaza and Israel, as Trump presses for a quick deal ahead of talks between Hamas and the Netanyahu Government in Cairo on Monday.

📱 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

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Representatives of Israel, Hamas and the United States are set to begin fresh talks in Egypt about how to implement Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan.

Further negotiation needed, Hamas says, as hostage release agreed

October 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM

Matthew Doran

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Hamas says further negotiations on peace plan are required, but it’s prepared to release all Israeli hostages under future deal

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The group also reiterated its agreement to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to an independent Palestinian body.

Nervous wait as Hamas considers peace plan | ABC NEWS

October 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Matthew Doran

@matthewdoran1.bsky.social

Nervous wait for Palestinians and families of Israeli hostages as Hamas weighs up whether to back Donald Trump's 20 point Gaza peace plan

📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLua...

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