Good morning, early birds. Following truce talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and Hamas have announced a ceasefire, and Victoria makes a $3.8 billion budget pledge to rebuild the state's mental health system. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods. May 21, 2021 Palestinians inspect the rubble of the destroyed Al-Shorouq tower after an Israeli strike in Gaza City (Image: EPA/Mohammed Saber) ISRAEL AND HAMAS NEGOTIATE CEASEFIRE Al Jazeera reports that, following truce talks mediated by Egypt, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and Hamas have announced a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, though when the ceasefire will come into action is still being negotiated.