Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Australians told to leave Lebanon immediately as Dutton flies to Israel
The travel advice came as the United States is lead the diplomatic dash to deter Israel from striking Lebanon’s capital Beirut in the hope of avoiding a full-blown war.
- by Maya Gebeily, Laila Bassam and Timour Azhari
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Israel says it wants to hurt Hezbollah but wants to avoid all-out war
Flights have been cancelled at Beirut airport as tensions rise after a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 teenagers and children.
- by Avi Ohayon and James Mackenzie
Mourners heckle Israeli ministers at funerals of children killed by Hezbollah rockets
The attack on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights was the deadliest on Israeli civilians since October 7.
- by Melanie Swan
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‘An all-out war’: Deadly attack on Israeli target raises fear of wider conflict
The strike killed at least 11 children and teens, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to warn that Hezbollah “will pay a heavy price for this attack”.
- by Tia Goldenberg and Bassem Mroue
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Greens staff lead Palestine protest movement, voice support for vandalism of Jewish MP’s office
Social media posts by taxpayer-funded staffers also reveal support for “armed resistance”, offering a glimpse into the connection between the party and the wave of demonstrations since October 7.
- by Paul Sakkal
‘Going into politics has taught me I’ve got more courage than I thought’
Two years ago, she was a “shy”, reluctant pollie. Now Allegra Spender’s navigating the fallout from tragedies at home and abroad.
- by Deborah Snow
Australia, Canada and NZ call for an immediate ceasefire to end catastrophic human suffering in Gaza
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined with his New Zealand and Canada counterparts to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
- by Stephanie Peatling
Within a ring of steel, Israelis and Malians share a joyous two hours
The French capital was prepared for a riot when Israeli athletes competed for the first time in Paris. Then a soccer match broke out.
- by Chip Le Grand and Marta Pascual Juanola
Labor ‘breaks taboo’ to sanction Israelis after months of pressure
Joining the US and UK in targeting Israeli settlers, Penny Wong said the individuals had been involved in violent attacks on Palestinians, including beatings, sexual assault and torture.
- by Paul Sakkal and Olivia Ireland
Boycotted but unbowed: Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress
The Israeli leader was invited to address the congress by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson amid a war that has mobilised youthful protesters, while Kamala Harris stayed away from the speech.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Minns has passed one big political test, now he faces another
The annual NSW Labor state conference is often dominated by domestic policy, but events in the Middle East look set to overshadow this weekend’s gathering.
- by Alexandra Smith