Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah spokesman in Beirut, dozens in Gaza
Mohammed Afif had been especially visible after all-out war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah in September.
- by Fadi Tawil, Bassem Mroue and Wafaa Shurafa
Latest
Israel prepares Lebanon ceasefire plan as ‘gift’ to Trump, officials say
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be aiming for a temporary agreement with Biden still in office, leaving a final settlement for Trump to take credit for, say analysts.
- by Shira Rubin, Suzan Haidamous and John Hudson
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu approved pager attacks against Hezbollah, spokesman says
The Israeli leader personally signed off on the September attacks which dealt a major blow to the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- by Samy Magdy, Wafaa Shurafa and Kareem Chehayeb
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Amsterdam bans protests after ‘antisemitic squads’ attack Israeli soccer fans
Five people were hospitalised and 62 arrested after authorities said antisemitic rioters attacked Israeli supporters following a Europa League soccer match in Amsterdam.
- by Enas Alashray and Bart H. Meijer
Opinion
Freedom of speech
Shouty protesters, Elon Musk and our dumb attempts at democracy
I was in the audience when Radiohead’s Thom Yorke called a heckler a coward. This episode got me thinking about freedom and protest – and how not to go about it.
- by Malcolm Knox
Protests across Israel after Netanyahu sacks popular defence minister
The dismissal of Yoav Gallant comes as Israel is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts.
- by Josef Federman
Opinion
Middle East tensions
Australians are traumatised by Middle East horrors. They deserve the facts
Australians with Israeli, Palestinian and Lebanese links are suffering – and that is intensified in a debate often framed by incorrect information.
- by Penny Wong
Israel ends deal with UN Palestinian relief agency leaving millions at risk
The agency, UNRWA, says its operations in Gaza and the West Bank are now at risk of collapse.
- by Michelle Nichols
Updated
Middle East tensions
New ceasefire proposal for Gaza as protesters interrupt Netanyahu’s speech
The proposal by Egypt’s president would see a two-day ceasefire in return for hostages. It also includes the release of some Palestinian prisoners and the delivery of aid.
- by Ami Bentov and Tia Goldenberg
As US election looms, Biden aides struggle with Middle East wars
If Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have any hope that the warring parties will silence their guns before the US election, there was no sign that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent trip could pave the way for that.
- by Michael Crowley and Edward Wong
Why did Israel attack Iran?
Here’s a look at everything we know about the Israeli military action against Iran and the events that brought the countries to this point.
- by Matthew Mpoke Bigg
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