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Islamic leaders accuse premier of threatening social cohesion over protest ban
Chris Minns has faced a backlash over his proposal to give police more power to block repeated protest marches.
- by Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
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The Netanyahu era isn’t over. If anything, his popularity is on the rise
The escalation of hostilities in the Middle East that is alarming global leaders is working in Netanyahu’s political favour at home.
Middle East conflict live updates: Israeli airstrikes continue to batter Beirut on October 7 anniversary; DFAT hits back at Iran for summoning ambassador
As Israelis gathered to remember those killed and abducted on October 7 last year, intense fighting continued across the Middle East.
- by Olivia Ireland and Ellen Connolly
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‘We are the lions’: Why these Israelis are staying in their border homes despite Hezbollah rockets
As life on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon continues against a background of rocket fire, we speak to residents who are determined to stay.
October 7 anniversary as it happened: Vigils, rallies held in Sydney one year after Hamas’ attacks on Israel
Follow live coverage of vigils and rallies across Sydney to mark October 7.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Pro-Palestine activist’s visa under review after ‘October 7 is a good day’ speech
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is considering the visa status of an American professor who spoke at a pro-Palestine rally in Lakemba on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel.
- by Sarah McPhee and Christopher Harris
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‘Civilisation versus barbarism’: Standing ovation for Dutton at Jewish vigil
Thousands of people from Sydney’s Jewish community have gathered in a solemn vigil to commemorate the October 7 attacks.
- by Ben Cubby
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Hezbollah strikes Israel on Gaza war anniversary as fears grow over Middle East instability
Hezbollah rockets hit Israel’s third-largest city of Haifa, police said on Monday, and Israeli media reported 10 injured in the country’s north.
- by Steven Scheer and Yomna Ehab
Middle East conflict live updates: Anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel amid rising tensions across the region
Israeli airstrikes continue to batter Beirut’s suburbs in the most intense bombardment of the Lebanese capital since Israel escalated its campaign against Hezbollah.
- by Olivia Ireland
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Days ago, these young lovers became engaged. Now he’s flying to Sydney without her
They were nicknamed the “war couple” by family members celebrating their engagement. They may never see each other again.
- by Riley Walter
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I’m terrified and torn on this dark anniversary, and by what’s yet to come
As a Jewish Australian, I am torn between my condemnation of Israel’s almost certain war crimes in Gaza and the terrifying rise in antisemitism, and my relief that Israel might be on track to destroy Hezbollah.
- by David Leser
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