Urgent warning ahead of major vote
A major vote on Palestinian statehood could be held as early as Friday, with one group cautioning Penny Wong against doing one thing.
Middle East
Alarming moment in Israel-Hamas war
Israel has taken control of Gaza’s border crossing into Egypt just hours after its Rafah offensive began.
Photo reveals war’s grim watershed
Eight months after the bloody Israel-Hamas war began, tanks have been sent into Rafah with soldiers seizing a key crossing during a ground invasion.
Israel attacks Gaza after Hamas agrees ceasefire
Hamas has said that it will agree to an international ceasefire plan but Israel appears wary to immediately accept it and has said it will continue to fight.
Great divide in Palestine uni protest
Palestine supporters and Jewish students have both attended a rally at the same university where they were separated by a line of security.
‘End nonsense’ anti-Israel uni protests
Australian Jewish students have countered what they say is rising anti-Semitism with a rally at a major university, as the opposition calls for campus protests to end.
Students question uni’s link to weapons
Australian students have joined thousands of university students worldwide who are camping on campuses calling for peace in Gaza.
Iranian rapper sentenced to death
A popular rapper has been sentenced to death in Iran, with human rights groups pleading for his life.
Hamas publishes video of mutilated hostage
Hamas has published a video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, showing the sickly 23-year-old missing his arm and speaking of “underground hell”.
Wild theory about Israel attack on Iran
Israel’s yet to be confirmed attack on Iran was designed to send a clear message – but there could be much more to it due to one baffling anomaly.
Fury at Israeli politician’s one-word tweet
A controversial Israeli politician has been condemned for an “unforgivable” one-word tweet after Israel’s reported strike on Iran.
‘Uranium’: Terrifying detail in Israel attack
Little is known of Israel’s retaliatory strike against Iran today. But one expert has warned “the next few hours are critical”.
Beach pix conceal alarming war threat
Locals were out and about on Friday but not many could ignore the ominous new threat of war as tensions threaten to escalate.
Travellers frantic as airport ‘runs out of food’
Stressed passengers at Dubai’s major airports, including those travelling from Australia, have said conditions are dire.
Strange theory about Dubai killer floods
At least 20 people have now died from the intense flooding that hit the UAE but a strange theory has emerged about what could have intensified it.
‘Opened fire’: Gaza ‘massacre’ horrifies world
Palestine has accused Israel of gunning down 20 Gaza citizens waiting at a roundabout for a food truck in the latest escalation of the bloody conflict.
ASX slips on Iran missiles, inflation worries
Australian shares slipped on Monday trading as investors price in rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.
‘Exact the price’: Israel threatens reprisal
Israel has warned it will exact a “price” from Iran in due course after the Middle Eastern nation’s widely condemned attack.
PM leads condemnation of Iranian attacks
Despite warning of the ‘grave threat’ to stability in the Middle East, the Albanese government won’t be increasing its military support in the region.
Qantas reroutes major flight path
Qantas has made a huge call on flights travelling a major route from Australia over fears of a potential Iranian attack as the conflict in the Gaza Strip escalates.
Aussie aid worker unleashes over Gaza gunfire
An Aussie aid worker who was in a convoy which was struck by bullets while delivering much-needed aid to Palestinians says she is “frustrated” safety assurances put in place by Israel aren’t being met.
Aussie aid worker shot at in Gaza
An Australian aid worker on a humanitarian convoy has described how she had to dodge live ammunition while trying to deliver lifesaving aid to north Gaza.
‘Choke points’: Palestine protest chaos looms
Authorities are bracing for chaos as pro-Palestine activists promise to cause “economic pain” in protests across Australia.
Dutton unleashes on Wong, Albo
Peter Dutton has unleashed on both Penny Wong and Anthony Albanese, accusing them of trying to relive their uni days for a political win.
‘Reckless act’: Dutton’s swipe at Wong
Peter Dutton has blasted Penny Wong over her comments about a possible Palestinian state.
Albo downplays big Palestine call
Anthony Albanese says there is nothing to see here after his Foreign Minister floated a change to how Australia views a Palestinian state.
Wong’s huge call on Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has given a massive indication that the federal government may recognise Palestinian statehood in a bid to achieve a two-state solution with Israel.
Penny’s major move after Zomi’s death
The fallout from the death of Zomi Frankcom continues, with Australia taking a new step to ensure Israel is held accountable.
‘I was forced’: Aussie’s plea from overseas jail
An Aussie who says he’s been wrongly locked up overseas for years has revealed the truth about his alleged “confession” in a harrowing letter from his cell.
Gaza probe ‘imminent’: PM
An adviser will co-operate with Israel to ensure “transparency” in an investigation into an air strike on Gaza that killed seven aid workers, including an Australian.
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