Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics withThe Israeli military says it has called up an unprecedented 300,000 reservists and imposed a total blockade on Gaza, in a sign it ma
y be planning a ground assault in response to the devastating weekend attack by Hamas gunmen.
Israeli TV channels say the death toll from the Hamas attack stands at 900, while Gaza's Health Ministry has estimated at least 687 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes on the enclave since Saturday. In Sydney, hundreds of Australians have marched in solidarity with Palestinians, some releasing flares on the steps of the Opera House in protest at the Israeli government's declaration of war against Hamas.
Premier Chris Minns says Sydney's Jewish community were asked by police to stay home during the protest and have not had the opportunity to express their solidarity for Israel."This is very clearly an emotive issue across community. We continue to work across all communities.