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A history making day in the middle east, with the release of Israeli hostages just hours away Back home, thousands have taken to the streets for pro-Palestinian protests  Tech platforms to meet with Communications Minister ahead of social media ban And the most expensive after school activities revealed  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of thousands are set hold pro palestine rallies today Married couple and their friend identified as plane crash victims Hollywood mourns the loss of a legend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ceasefire is now in place in the Gaza. Donald Trump misses out on the Nobel Peace Prize. An A League team looking for a new head coach. And Taylor Swift breaks another record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M believes US President Donald Trump deserves our thanks for securing a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. The Reserve Bank boss believes Australia's economy is generally in a good spot despite warnings inflation would be on the rise again. And Kylie Jenner is set to make her acting debut opposite Charlie XCX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrations on the streets of Gaza and Israel, with Hamas and Israel on the verge of signing a ceasefire D-day for Salesforce following major data breach Push for a Brisbane rebrand ahead of Olympics  And Louis Tomlinson opens up about death of Liam Payne  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's political leaders have welcomed the peace deal between Israel and Hamas, after months of negotiations. A planned pro-Palestinian protest at the Sydney Opera House has been prohibited by the New South Wales Court of Appeal. And This Aussie sports star is keen to make more music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Real Story, pro-Palestine protests continue even with peace plans on the table; the federal Liberal party at war with each other; and The Australian's Cameron Stewart on the finer points of the 20-point peace plan for the Middle East. LINKS Listen to Joe’s ‘Four The Record’ podcast with Tim Blackwell from Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel Follow Joe Hildebrand on  I...

Man arrested in Florida accused of lighting the deadly LA wildfires Clock is ticking as hackers demand ransom in major data breach  Surfer details his story of survival after shark attack  And Dolly Parton clears the air over health concerns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition believes the Communications Minister misled parliament over her knowledge about the Optus outage. The Albanese Government maintains it did not repatriate two women and four children back to Australia. And Travis Kelce has given his verdict on Life Of A Showgirl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes have been held in Israel marking the two-year anniversary of October 7 attacks Seven Australians on board flotilla deported to Jordan Surfer survives shark attack off Kangaroo Island  And Taylor Swift talks her album, engagement and Super Bowl rumours with Jimmy Fallon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our political leaders have paid their respect to the victims of the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel. New laws have been introduced to Federal Parliament -- strengthing the powers of the custodian of the triple-zero system. And Tay Tay's Showgirl era continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man accused of being behind a Sydney shooting spree to face court  Prosecutors to appeal sentence handed to mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson Telco bosses to face a grilling in Canberra today and the Broncos bring the silverware home  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historic Pact Commits Australia And PNG To Protect One Another In Event Of Military Attack.  Telco Bosses Summoned To Canberra On Triple Zero Systems.  Sydney Police Seeking Motive In Wild Inner-West Shooting.  And Three In Four Aussie Shoppers Believe Some Retail Theft Is "Justifiable" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brisbane Broncos claim the NRL premiership, last night beating Melbourne Storm 16 people injured in a shooting in Sydney's inner west Telco bosses summoned to Canberra And Teddy Swims wows crowds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Queensland man will face court accused of threatening to kill Anthony Albanese on social media Major breakthrough in middle east conflict Grand final fever takes hold of Sydney ahead of NRL decider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York judge has sentenced Sean "Diddy" Combs to 50 months prison Andrew Hastie quits the opposition frontbench Mystery surrounds identities of two women found dead in Victorian high country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for a four year old boy missing in remote South Australia has been scaled back. Australian leaders are condemning an attack on a Manchester synagogue which left Two people dead and four injured. And Happy Swiftmas to all those that celebrate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people killed in an attack at a Synagogue in Manchester Specialist dogs from Queensland join search for Dezi Freeman Drug Kingpin Tony Mokbel to learn his fate today  And the wait is almost over for Taylor Swift fans, with her album dropping today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mutual defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been approved.  S-A  police have made a heartbreaking admission in search for missing 4 year old. And Mariah Carey still doesn't know J-Lo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this sports update, thanks to Kayo Sports: The Broncos are convinced their defence will be the key to ending their 19 year premiership drought, against the Storm on Sunday. All eyes will be on Zach Merrett at Essendon's best-and-fairest vote count tonight. Australia is not getting carried away despite a strong start to their title defence at the women's One-Day Cricket World Cup in India. See o...

This week on The Real Story, Donald Trump unveils his 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to. But what are the sticking points to ending the conflict over Palestine? Former senior ALP adviser Tim Gleason joins Joe with his take. Plus, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley appearing to undermine the government as Anthony Albanese addressed the United...

Erin Patterson set to seek an extension on the deadline to lodge an appeal  Queensland's fire ban extended Desperate search for little boy in regional SA extends into a sixth day And the NRL's stars honoured at the Dally M Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The P-M admits Labor's expanded home deposit scheme is likely to push property prices up. The U-S is now in the grips of its first Government shutdown in six years. And The NRL confirms the halftime entertainment will go ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban less than 24 hours after news of their separation broke Boost for first home buyers Donald Trump issues Hamas deadline to respond to his peace plan And NRL's stars to be celebrated at Dally M Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government admits RBA's decision to keep Interest Rates on hold was "not the outcome" millions of homeowners would have wanted. Australia has welcomed Donald Trump's plan to bring peace to Gaza, two years after the conflict began. And Could Taylor Swift be doing a George Michael cover? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.