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Israel Strikes Hamas Leaders in Qatar as Australian Senator Resigns Over Migration Comments
Israel launched airstrikes on Hamas leadership targets in the Qatari capital of Doha overnight, marking a significant escalation that has drawn condemnation from allies including the United States and Australia. The strikes targeted senior Hamas officials involved in ceasefire negotiations, with Israeli forces claiming to have eliminated key terrorist operatives responsible for planning attacks. Qatar, which has served as a crucial mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks, condemned the violation of its sovereignty, while the Trump administration expressed disappointment that Israel proceeded without prior notification.
In Australia, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price stepped down from the Liberal Party's shadow ministry following controversial television comments about Indian migration that sparked widespread criticism. Price, who served as Shadow Minister for Defence Industry and Defence Personnel, announced her resignation after party leader Sussan Ley requested she step down. The Northern Territory senator defended her broader concerns about migration levels while expressing regret for her "clumsy" remarks that targeted the Indian community specifically.
Polish military forces shot down multiple Russian drones that penetrated up to 40 kilometers into Polish airspace, prompting the closure of major airports and lockdown of eastern provinces. The incident represents the first confirmed case of NATO forces destroying Russian military hardware since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine began. Defense analysts characterized the drone incursion as either a significant Russian escalation or a dangerous miscalculation during military exercises near the Polish border.
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles announced a $1.7 billion contract for dozens of autonomous submarines, with the first "Ghost Shark" underwater vehicles entering service in January. The announcement comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese works to strengthen Pacific security partnerships, including progress toward defense agreements with Fiji and ongoing negotiations with Vanuatu that have faced delays due to competing Chinese influence in the region.
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