Israeli bombs rain down on Beirut; Qantas plans rescue flights
Powerful blasts rocked Beirut in some of the heaviest Israeli strikes on the city, as Qantas plans at least two flights to rescue Aussies trapped in Lebanon.
Israel Conflict
Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas have launched a large-scale campaign against Israel. Part of the Gaza–Israel conflict, the war began with a militant invasion of Israel from the Gaza Strip. It continues.
Iran’s sinister warning, as US bombs Yemen
Iran’s supreme leader has delivered his first sermon in five years, as Israel’s Iron Dome is overwhelmed by drones and US warships and aircraft attack Yemen’s Iranian proxies the Houthis.
Israel vows Iran ‘will pay’; fresh attacks in Lebanon
Israel is preparing to make Iran “pay a heavy price” for attacking the Jewish state with an estimated 181 ballistic missiles, as air strikes hit Beirut. Follow live updates.
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut as invasion begins
Israel started its invasion into southern Lebanon with ground troops backed by Israeli warplanes.
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‘Intense bombardment’ as fireball lights up Gaza city
As a fireball lit up the night sky in a southern Gaza city, explosions could be heard in the north where Israeli troops have been attacking the city’s largest hospital. Warning: Graphic.
‘No genocidal intent whatsoever’: Young pro-Palestinian protesters march
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Israel Olympics sanctions ‘out of the question’: IOC
The International Olympic Committee has no plans to sanction Israel ahead of the Paris Olympics over its war in Gaza, a top official has said.
Israel, UN trade claims of terrorism, torture
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‘Albanese, you can’t hide’: Protesters target PM in Adelaide
Pro-Palestine protesters have confronted the prime minister during a speech to a militant union at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
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Israeli troops shoot Gazans scrambling for food
The US is demanding answers after more than 100 people were killed in Gaza when Israeli troops opened fire on starving Palestinians during a food aid delivery. Warning: Graphic
Seinfeld targeted; airman sets himself on fire in horrific protest
Anti-Israel protesters have attacked Jerry Seinfeld in New York, as a member of the US Air Force set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington. Warning: Graphic
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