Australian politicians, including the prime minister and Opposition leader, have responded after Israel's military said it had killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

After talks with Israeli PM Netanyahu, US top diplomat Antony Blinken said "now is the time" to end the Gaza war Meanwhile, Israel says Hezbollah leader Nasrallah's likely successor was killed three weeks ago.

The United States, through the State Department, announced its intention to reignite Gaza ceasefire negotiations following the death of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza. This is viewed as a potential turning point in efforts to stop the ongoing conflict and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Qatar for talks on Thursday with the key mediator on the war in Gaza, as he seeks momentum for a ceasefire after Israel's killing the leader of Hamas.US officials had described Sinwar as intransigent in negotiations brokered by the United States,

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Tuesday to push for a ceasefire in Gaza after his administration called for an end to the war in Lebanon "as