Slain chiefs were plotting Israel ‘invasion’
The senior Hezbollah leaders killed in Friday’s Israel Defense Forces air strike were meeting to plan an Israel invasion, officials said as tensions escalate.
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Major attack predicted ‘within hours’
Israel has “smothered” an attempted Hezbollah rocket counter-attack but expects a major strike “within a short time frame”.
The Middle East is about to explode
Fears of the Middle East spilling into a regional war are growing by the day. And one player is waiting for a single trigger.
Israeli troops filmed doing shocking act
In what has been described as “deeply disturbing” footage, a group of Israeli soldiers has been filmed allegedly pushing dead men off a rooftop.
Beirut bombed day after ‘war declaration’
At least 14 people have died after a missile hit a busy suburb of Beirut just a day after the head of Hezbollah said Israel had crossed “all red lines”.
Influencer abandons TikTok after $730bn fail
Several influencers have fled TikTok after they posted glowing videos about a dodgy development that have been slammed as “dystopian”.
‘Afraid’: Major new escalation in Middle East
Israel has launched strikes into southern Lebanon as world leaders call for a ceasefire between the nation and Hezbollah.
Pensioner named in plot to kill Israeli PM
A man on suspicion of being hired to assassinate Benjamin Netanyahu has been identified as a 73-year-old pensioner.
‘Compelled to respond’: Horror war prediction
The Middle East is on a knife edge as a second wave of explosions threatens to engulf the region – and the wider world – into all-out war.
‘Leave now’: Plea to Aussies abroad
The warning comes after Lebanese officials said a second spate of deadly explosions killed at least 20 people.
How the explosives got into the pagers
The mysterious pager and walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon have stunned the world. This is what we know so far.
‘New phase of war’: Middle East on edge
The second covert attack in as many days, reportedly carried out by Israel, has left the Middle East on the brink of all-out war.
World braces for ‘unprecedented total war’
As the Middle East implodes, fears are growing of a global war which would be “far more devastating than anything seen so far”.
Senator’s response to deadly Lebanon blasts
An Australian senator has slammed the deadly explosions which rocked Lebanon as “sickening” but stopped just short of blaming Israel.
Unis in ‘self-denial’ over anti-Semitism
A Senate inquiry has been told Australian universities are in “self-denial” over the true problem of anti-Semitism, as students allege they have been “singled out” and taunted over their identities.
Australia locks in contentious new trade deal
Australia has signed a massive new trade deal with a Middle-Eastern powerhouse, but the agreement has sparked controversy.
Major delay in Palestinian visa influx
Hundreds of requests for asylum have been lodged by Palestinians fleeing the ongoing Gaza conflict since June – but new data has revealed the government’s huge call on the recent influx.
Uni student expelled over Hamas comment
The Australian National University student was expelled after saying Hamas deserved “our unconditional support” while protesting Israel’s military action in Gaza.
‘Obvious’: Unis to answer on anti-Semitism
Education Minister Jason Clare says Jewish students “don’t feel safe at university” and universities will have to address how they are handling the issue.
American ‘shot dead by Israeli army’
A Turkish-American activist was shot dead while protesting in the West Bank, after Israel’s army opened fire.
Aussie embassy’s Insta post upsets Iran
Canberra is “concerned” by Iran’s action against Australia’s embassy in Tehran after an Instagram post sparked controversy.
Chilling photos show ‘saltmen’ mummies
Haunting photos have captured what happened to a handful of mine workers who became mummified in a salt mine in Iran.
‘Big boy’: Albo backs ASIO boss in visa row
The Prime Minister’s comments come after the ASIO boss broke his silence on the heated debate over visa vetting processes for people fleeing the war in Gaza.
‘Last messages’: Hamas’ cruel hostage taunt
Hamas has taunted the grieving families of the six hostages found slain in a Gaza tunnel by releasing haunting new footage of the victims.
Horror details after hostages found dead
Disturbing insight into the death of six Israeli hostages captured by terror group Hamas has emerged, after their bodies were recovered from a tunnel.
Horror as Islamic State ‘making a comeback’
ISIS is having a horrifying resurgence, with a new campaign of terror already underway in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
‘Disillusioned’: Muslims warning for Albo
The face of a prominent Muslim community group has warned there could be change at the next elections, as voters say they are increasingly fed up with the major parties.
‘World is distracted’: Horrific attack kills 10
At least 10 Palestinians have been killed in the latest Israeli raids, as analysts worry about the long-term reality for civilians on the ground.
‘Complete lie’: Hezbollah bomb truth exposed
A former high-ranking Israeli official has shed light on what it was like to be on the ground as Hezbollah launched another attack on the nation.
‘Not the end’: Global warning as war looms
Israel has warned of more “surprising blows” against Hezbollah as fears grow of a full-scale war in the Middle East.
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