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    Two lives were saved but at least 67 lives were taken in the process, according to Gaza health officials. 

    That is the reality this week in Rafah, in southern Gaza, as Israel conducted air strikes to free two Israeli men held hostage by Hamas since the October 7 terrorist attacks. 

    As Israel intensifies its operations in Rafah, the International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan has reiterated that the ICC is "actively investigating any crimes allegedly committed" in Gaza.

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    The AHRC has "gone AWOL" says Julian Leeser

    The AHRC has "gone AWOL" says Julian Leeser

    The Australian Human Rights Commission has quote "gone AWOL" in acknowledging and speaking out against anti-semitism in Australia. 

    Those are the words of Liberal MP Julian Leeser who today delivered a speech - on social cohesion - to the Cook Society in Melbourne.

    He also said if the Human Rights Commission, an institution quote "charged with protecting Australians from racism and hate, is not fulfilling its mandate" then its funding should be in question. 

    How a US defence spending slow-down could affect AUKUS

    How a US defence spending slow-down could affect AUKUS

    With the US Defence budget just one per cent higher than last year, defence spending has drastically slowed down.   

    That means the US Navy is expected to order just one Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine in the next fiscal year, instead of two.  

    That's not good news for Australia which, under the AUKUS security deal, is expected to receive three second-hand Virginia-class submarines throughout the next decade. So will these boats arrive in time?