Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza

Hamas says it accepts the United States' peace plan in principle. President Trump says he believes they are ready for a "lasting peace." Following the US president's message, the Israeli army said it is scaling down its offensive in Gaza.

Also in today's programme:Japan's governing party is selecting its new leader who could go on to become Prime Minister. And, the debate over whether sharks nets should be deployed in the ocean to keep Australians safe.

Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Melanie McDonagh, a UK-based journalist, columnist and arts critic and Seyi Rhodes, TV reporter, film producer and trainee teacher based in London in the studio.

Photo: US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu press conference at the White House, Washington, USA - 29 Sep 2025.
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