Israel takes out 100 ‘targets’ in Lebanon
During the attacks, the IDF say they managed to “eliminate” the launcher used in a rocket barrage which killed a 24-year-old man in the Israeli city of Ma’alot Tarshiha.
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‘Silent’: New rule for millions of women
A terrifying new rule has been inflicted on 14 million women, in the latest step toward the erasure of their rights in Afghanistan.
Hezbollah chief surrenders to Israeli troops
Footage shows the moment a Hezbollah commander was captured by Israeli troops in his underwear during a raid in Lebanon.
‘Horrifying’: Nearly 100 killed in Israeli strike
Nearly 100 people, including 20 children, have been killed in an Israeli air strike labelled “horrifying” by the US.
Terror group names chilling new leader
Hezbollah has named its new boss, an ageing terrorist who gave a chilling speech earlier this month vowing to fight on.
Huge move in uni anti-Semitism row
Ugly episodes of anti-Semitism have besmirched Australian universities since October 7, and now the government will investigate just how bad things have become.
Australia’s stern reply to Israel ban
Australia is among a group of allied countries calling out Israel after it banned a key agency giving humanitarian support in Gaza.
‘Terrorist act’: Ambassador reacts to attack
Iran’s ambassador to Australia has launched yet another verbal attack on Israel, labelling air strikes a “terrorist act”.
Fears Iran will unleash ‘sleeper cells’
Iran could unleash its sleeper cells in the west in response to Israel’s strikes, an expert has warned amid a “dangerous escalation” in the conflict.
Australia’s big move in Middle East conflict
The federal government has made a multimillion dollar announcement regarding the war in the Middle East, as a number of Australians remain stranded in the conflict zone.
‘Terror attack’: Gunmen storm HQ, 5 killed
Five people have been killed and 22 more are injured after a brazen and “heinous” terrorist attack in Turkey.
Grim warning ahead of G20 talks
Jim Chalmers is painting a grim picture as he heads to the US for major economic talks.
Horror as apartment building collapses
Extraordinary footage shows the moment a multistorey residential building collapsed, replaced by a cloud of debris in mere seconds.
Shocking footage of young girls emerges
A young girl, no older than ten, trudges barefoot down the side of the road, her sister slung over her shoulder. Then a shocked passerby stops her.
Brutal photo of terrorist’s humiliating end
The photo is confronting but, for many, also grimly satisfying: a corpse half-covered in rubble, mouth agape, surrounded by Israeli soldiers.
$48k sight in new video of Hamas leader
New footage has been released of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar fleeing underground with his family — and one detail has caught a lot of attention.
Israel’s plan to attack Iran leaked
An investigation has been launched by the US after top-secret documents showing Israel’s preparations for a strike on Iran were leaked.
Protests as fans swarm royals in Sydney
King Charles has issued a heartwarming message to Australians on his renewed love for the country, as the Royals’ tour continues.
PM’s residence hit in drone strike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence has been targeted in a drone strike, as Hezbollah launched a barrage of projectiles into Israel from Lebanon.
Hamas leader’s ‘critical mistake’ before death
Israeli officials have shared new details of the operation that killed Yahya Sinwar, revealing how he was forced out of hiding.
Australia’s plea after Hamas chief’s killing
The terrorist leader’s killing has sparked hopes in Australia that the year-long war in Gaza may finally come to an end.
Brutal footage shows Hamas leader dead
The leader of terrorist group Hamas and mastermind of the October 7 massacre has been killed in a routine raid that caught the terror chief by chance.
‘Painful’: Iran’s chilling Israel threat
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards chief has delivered another threat to Benjamin Netanyahu, pointing to a line in the sand that Israel has vowed to cross.
‘Ready’: Israel finalises plan to attack Iran
It’s been reported Israel has finalised what its response to Iran’s early October missile attack will be – and it could happen before the US election.
‘This is monstrous’: Strike kills kids, baby
Twenty-three people, including five children and a baby, are reportedly among the dead after a surprise strike caused chaos.
US makes dramatic move against Israel
A clearly furious Biden-Harris administration has warned Israel it has just 30 days to comply to its demands or consequences will follow.
‘Unacceptable’: Australia’s demand to Israel
Penny Wong is making fresh demands on Israel following a US ultimatum to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
‘Disgrace, shame’: World leader unleashes
Israel’s Prime Minister has clashed with French President Emmanuel Macron, as tensions continue to rise between the two leaders.
Wong heckled off stage during speech
Foreign Minister Penny Wong was forced to leave the stage after protesters repeatedly derailed her speech.
Horrific attack claims family of 10
Ten people from the same family have been killed in a horrific air strike by launched by Israeli forces on southern Gaza.
‘Help’: Moment sex slave is saved from Gaza
The remarkable story of how an ISIS kidnap victim was saved in Gaza all because of a TikTok video has been revealed.
‘Do not’: Aussies warned on travel
New security advice could affect tens of thousands of Australian travellers amid fears of a major regional war.
‘Unacceptable’: Hamas sign put on MP’s office
A federal Labor MP has called out protesters who vandalised his electorate office, including painting a Hamas sign on a door.
‘Swarm of drones’: Horror strike on Israel
Over 60 people have been injured after Hezbollah launched a ‘swarm of drones’ on Israel.
‘Matter of months’: Horror nuclear call
Speculation has erupted around Iran’s nuclear moves, with experts warning it could deploy a devastating weapon in next to no time.
Grim warning issued to Middle East
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon have warned against a “catastrophic” regional conflict as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah and Hamas militants on two fronts.
‘So many people’: City centre targeted
Witnesses of an Israeli strike in the centre of Lebanon’s capital have spoken out, and the IDF has been rebuked for firing on UN peacekeepers.
‘Eliminated’: Hamas leader killed in airstrike
Israel says it has killed senior Hamas leader Rawhi Mushtaha who was the “right hand man” to the mastermind behind the October 7 attacks.
October 7 question senator won’t answer
Renegade senator Fatima Payman has dodged a key question on the event that sparked the rapidly expanding conflict in the Middle East.
‘Lethal, precise’: Israel’s ominous promise
Israel has sent its clearest signal yet that its retaliatory strikes against Iran will be on a devastating scale.
‘Slaughter’: Minister’s Middle East plea
A senior Labor minister has made a striking claim about Israel’s actions in Gaza, saying his community is asking for the killing to stop.
‘Like Gaza’: Israel PM’s chilling declaration
Israel’s Prime Minister has warned Lebanon of his intentions as the humanitarian situation on the ground rapidly deteriorates.
Labor accused of trashing key Israel stance
The Coalition is accusing Labor of trashing a “decades-long” stance on Israel and Palestine.
Protester arrested over swastika flag
A pro-Palestine protester has been arrested after he allegedly brandished a placard emblazoned with a Nazi swastika.
Major escalation as 100 rockets target Israel
The Iran-backed group has revealed it launched a “large rocket salvo” at numerous Israeli cities, with reports a 70-year-old had been injured.
‘Complicity’: Faruqi lashes Labor on Gaza
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi is accusing Labor of seeing ‘white people as victims and brown people as villains’ as tensions over Israel rise.
Disturbing discovery in teen killer’s room
WARNING: Graphic content. A twisted teenager murdered two young women and then took his own life. What police found in his room is truly disturbing.
Disturbing sketch found in teen killer’s room
Warning: Graphic content. Police made a disturbing discovery inside a teen’s room after he murdered two young women and then took his life.
‘You must evacuate’: IDF warns Gaza
Israel’s military has told civilians in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza to evacuate, warning that recent attacks “will be met with extreme force”.
Australia ‘failing’ Jewish community, vigil
A former ambassador to Israel is accusing Australia of a “tragic failing” on the first anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attacks.
‘Darkness in Australia’: Jewish fears grow
Anthony Albanese has made a vow to Jewish Australians as the world marks the anniversary of Hamas’ brutal October 7 terrorist attacks.
‘Every life counts’: Hundreds rally at mosque
Pro-Palestine rallies and vigils are being held despite authorities calling for them to be suspended on the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.
Greens claim Aus ‘complicit’ in genocide
The minor party leader used a statement acknowledging the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks to accuse Israel of genocide, and said Australia was complicit.
Terror group praises Aussie protests
The widely condemned terrorist cell shared photos from Australia’s pro-Palestinian rallies that were attended by thousands.
‘Hatred’: Major call a year after Hamas attack
One year on from the bloody October 7 attack by Hamas, the leader of Australia’s largest Jewish community organisation has revealed a frightening rise in antisemitic attacks.
‘It is here’: News we didn’t want to hear
It has been exactly one year since Hamas’s horrific attacks on Israel. And now, a regional war is “no longer imminent – it is here”.
Israel braces for rocket blitz as tensions flare
Israeli troops are on high alert for possible long-range rocket launches by Hamas on the anniversary of October 7 as the IDF continues to pound Beirut with air strikes.
Surprise find in Hezbollah’s ‘terror tunnels’
Israeli special forces stormed Hezbollah terror tunnels in Lebanon, finding a command centre, weapons and an unexpected item.
‘Blood on hands’: Albo centre of protest fury
Anthony Albanese has found himself at the centre of fury as tens of thousands of pro-Palestine protesters swarm the CBDs of Australia’s biggest cities.
‘440’: Israel’s huge claim, major new strikes
Israel’s army chief has vowed to keep hitting Lebanon’s Hezbollah in a bid to do “continual damage… without respite” as the attacks on both sides escalate.
Satellite images that have the world on edge
As the world watches the Middle East with bated breath, concerning new satellite images show what could happen next.
Ex-leader drops bombshell spy accusation
The former president of Iran has shared details of what he claims was a high-stakes infiltration involving subterfuge and nuclear secrets.
Israel insider confirms major Iran response
An Israeli official has anonymously confirmed the military is “preparing a response” to the Iranian missile barrage that targeted Israel earlier this week.
Last-minute seats for Aussies fleeing Lebanon
Thousands of Australians still stranded in Lebanon have been given a dire warning as the first charter flights leave the country.
Twiggy’s huge aid move for Gaza
Aussie billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has made an emotional appeal to big businesses and philanthropists to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Palestine during his huge aid pledge.
Hospitals in Lebanon release grim statement
Hospitals in Lebanon have released a grim statement following another heavy night of Israeli air strikes.
Major update for Aussies stranded overseas
The federal government has announced two new flights to help evacuate some of the 2300 Australians stranded in Lebanon amid escalating conflict.
Aussie shares fall on mining, Wall St wobble
The Australian sharemarket fell on Friday as the big miners wobbled and uncertainty courses through Wall Street.
Young hostage rescued after 10 years
A woman who was kidnapped as a young girl, at the age of 11, and taken to Gaza has at last been rescued.
‘Expel him’: Dutton’s big call on Iran
Peter Dutton is urging strong action against Iran after the country’s envoy to Australia sparked yet another controversy on social media.
Police warning ahead of pro-Palestine rallies
NSW Police have issued a warning after they came to a last-minute agreement with pro-Palestine protesters over a rally to commemorate the deadly October 7 events.
Aussie shares flat with all eyes on Israel
The sharemarket inched higher on Thursday as investors braced for Israel’s response to Iranian missile and terror attacks and the release of crucial US jobs data.
Teen charged after Hezbollah protests
A 19-year old woman has been charged with brandishing the banned symbol of a terrorist organisation at a protest.
Chilling pics of gunmen after massacre
At least six people have died at a Tel Aviv light rail station after two gunman opened fire just as Iran attacked Israel.
Iran’s stark message to West: ‘Get lost’
Iran’s supreme leader has said western nations are liars and told them to get out of the region as fears of a regional war spread.
Cops face off with pro-Palestine protesters
NSW Police is heading to the NSW Supreme Court in a bid to prevent pro-Palestine protests which were expected to attract more than 70,000 people.
‘Global fallout’: War could devastate Australia
As the Middle East teeters on the brink of all-out war, attention is turning to the grim consequences we could face right here in Australia.
‘Weakness’: Dutton lashes Albo over Israel
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese are trading blows over the government’s response to the rapidly expanding conflict in the Middle East.
‘More will die’: 15k Aussies still in Lebanon
Some 15,000 Australians are still in war-torn Lebanon and commercial flights are being organised to get some of them out.
Israel hellfire risks nation’s ‘total collapse’
Experts fear Israel’s increasing hunger to take its fight against Hezbollah deep into Lebanon could lead to the complete collapse of the fragile country.
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