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How faraway conflicts are turned into divisions at home

Peter Dutton has accused the Albanese government of appeasement on the Middle East. But its positions reflect the same limitations felt in Washington.

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When US President Joe Biden urged Israel not to strike Iranian nuclear sites this week, it was taken by many in the international community as the latest sign of his administration’s diminishing influence over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government.

Australian police forces have jointly warned protesters about displaying the flags of terrorist organisations. AAP

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Laura Tingle is chief political correspondent for the ABC's 7.30 program. She is the staff-elected director of the ABC. Connect with Laura on Twitter.

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