Yesterday
Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut as ceasefire talks continue
Two missiles hit the area of Zoqaq al-Blat neighbourhood – where local UN headquarters and Lebanon’s parliament and prime minister’s office are located.
- Sally Abou Aljoud
This Month
Support for Palestinian sovereignty ‘rewards terrorism’
Executive Council of Australian Jewry says there is a ‘widening gulf’ between the Albanese government and the US on foreign policy.
- Gus McCubbing
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria
The strike in Lebanon killed at least 23 people, including seven children, far from the areas where Hezbollah has a major presence.
- Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy and Kareem Chehayeb
Qatar halts Gaza ceasefire talks, citing deadlock
The announcement by the Gulf state reveals the frustration about the warring parties’ failure to agree to an end to war in Gaza.
- Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman and Julian E. Barnes
Scrutiny on visas for Gazans after Palestinian placed in detention
A Palestinian person offered temporary refuge in Australia has had their visa cancelled on character grounds.
- Andrew Tillett
North Gaza ‘apocalyptic,’ everyone at ‘imminent risk’ of death: UN
The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence, a group of UN agencies said.
- Michelle Nichols
October
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- Middle East conflict
Israel strikes Hezbollah’s finance arm across Lebanon
Beirut residents fled their homes after Israel said it was targeting the Hezbollah-linked financial institution which has more than 30 branches across Lebanon.
- Updated
- Amina Ismail and Nidal al-Mughrabi
Drone targets Netanyahu’s house as Hezbollah ramps up strikes
Israel’s military said dozens of projectiles were launched from Lebanon a day after Hezbollah announced a new phase in fighting.
- Adam Schreck and Samy Magdy
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia, the largest of Gaza’s eight historic refugee camps, said the Israeli army was destroying dozens of houses roads and houses every day.
- Nidal al-Mughrabi
- Opinion
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Today is a start. What happens next in the Middle East is everything
US and leaders in the Middle East including the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia have discussed a plan for the day after the war ends. But will Netanyahu go along?
- Thomas Friedman
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- Middle East conflict
Rookie troops, drones: How Sinwar was found by chance
Israel’s relentless search for Yahya Sinwar finally ended unexpectedly in a bombed-out building in the besieged south of the Gaza Strip.
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- Ronen Bergman, Aaron Boxerman and Raja Abdulrahim
- Exclusive
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Palestinian envoy urges Australian Muslims not to punish Labor
As Muslim political groups mobilise support for independent candidates, Palestine’s de facto ambassador says the government deserves credit.
- Andrew Tillett
Jobless rate holds at 4.1pc; Star’s big fine; Harris’ fiery interview
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Israeli siege plan for Gaza under scrutiny
The “General’s Plan” is being pushed by members of Israel’s far-right government, despite pushback from the military, human rights groups and the White House.
- Steve Hendrix and Hazem Balousha
AFP investigating CFMEU corruption claims not publicly known
Police are investigating construction industry claims that are not “in the public domain”; PM dodges $4.3m home purchase questions. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
Wong backs US threat; Mortgage wars return; $1b founder growth tips
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Israeli tanks deepen their push into northern Gaza
Nine days into a major Israeli operation in northern Gaza, the Hamas-run Gaza government media office said Israeli strikes had killed around 300 Palestinians.
- Nidal al-Mughrabi
‘Not remarkable’ that Coalition disagrees with the US: Paterson
After weeks criticising Labor over differences with the US, shadow home affairs spokesman James Paterson said the opposition also held a different view to the US on a ceasefire.
- Ronald Mizen
- Analysis
- Middle East tensions
Beware the unintended consequences of Middle East escalation
As tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv flare again, the broader geopolitical consequences of the crisis remain difficult to discern.
- James Curran
Why Israel is stuck in a forever war
Peace in the Middle East seems more elusive than ever, with October 7 setting off a battle over not just land but the narrative itself.
- Roger Cohen