Any expectation that Jews will speak with a single voice is doomed. But not all those who speak on behalf of the Australian community have equal claims to representativeness

Tensions between countries appear to reach new high as US refuses to veto motion; Jerusalem says American decision harms war effort and attempts to free hostages

Terror group says it's ready for an immediate swap of 'prisoners'; Ramallah hopes Israel will be 'forced' to implement decision; Turkey urges 'united stand' against Jewish state

Signs of torture raise questions over whether suspects were speaking freely * Riot police in Amman clash with protesters attempting to reach Israeli embassy

Motion, backed by Moscow, Beijing and Arab countries, follows Russia and China's Friday veto of US resolution calling for truce and hostage release, but not a permanent ceasefire

Opposition leader calls current situation a 'security disaster,' as Netanyahu reportedly tells ministers government will collapse without bill's approval and he won't give up on it

Qatari network's ex-director says 'Hamas investigations' have debunked claim broadcast by news channel hours earlier; claimant wanted 'to arouse the nation’s fervor'

Though terror group has claimed responsibility and published footage of attack, Moscow seems to pin blame on Ukraine, accusing US of covering for Kyiv