Headlines: Netanyahu confirms ceasefire deal will be approved

<p>Today's headlines include:</p> <p>The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed a ceasefire and hostage release deal will be approved, after 15 months of conflict in Gaza.</p> <p>The Federal Government has unveiled a new counter-terrorism and violent extremism strategy.&nbsp;</p> <p>An American man will face a Queensland court after allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine into Australia, concealed in shampoo and conditioner bottles.&nbsp;</p> <p>And today&rsquo;s good news: Birds are using sound to socialise with other species during their migration journeys, a team of researchers at the University of Illinois has found.</p> <p>Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam Koslowski<br />Producer: Emma Gillespie<br /><br />Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.</p> <p>The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.</p> <p><strong>Want more from TDA?<br /></strong><a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a></p> <p><strong>Have feedback for us?<br /></strong>We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>