Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli military says its actions ‘influenced’ Hamas’ killing of hostages
The recovery in September of the bodies of six Israeli hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, triggered deep shock in Israel.
- by Emily Rose
Latest
‘Like The Truman Show’: Ex-Israeli spies reveal details of exploding pager plot against Hezbollah
The pagers had to be made slightly larger to accommodate the explosives hidden inside. They were tested on dummies multiple times to find the right amount of explosive.
- by Darlene Superville
Iran is hiring children to attack Israeli targets in Europe
Investigators say three attacks this year are part of a new trend in which Iran-affiliated actors recruit local criminals to strike at targets in Europe.
- by Heidi Taksdal Skjeseth
Pope calls Gaza airstrikes ‘cruelty’ after Israeli minister’s criticism
Francis opened his annual Christmas address to the Catholic cardinals who lead the Vatican’s various departments with what appeared to be a reference to Israeli airstrikes.
- by Joshua McElwee
Israel accused of killing Palestinians by denying water, as Gaza bombing continues
Israeli airstrikes have killed dozens of people in Gaza overnight, as Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of genocide and MSF said signs of ethnic cleansing “were undeniable”.
- by Nidal al-Mughrabi
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Crime
Man ‘targeted Jewish people’ in Sydney’s east, police say
A man accused of an anti-Israel vandalism spree researched the location of a Jewish hospital before the attack, police say.
- by Perry Duffin
Australian student allegedly shot by Israeli army has eye removed
Ranem Abu-Izneid often thinks of the day her eye was ruptured by shrapnel in the West Bank. Now she has faced her worst fear – having it removed.
- by Angus Delaney
No apologies: Wong gives her side of the story of the call with Israel
Israel’s foreign minister has accused Penny Wong of abandoning Israel in its most difficult year during a phone conversation that turned sour.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Opinion
Gaza Strip
Telling Israel the killing must stop in Gaza is not antisemitic
Israel had every right respond to Hamas, but some of its supporters ignore a critical constraint under international law.
- by Rodger Shanahan
Israel to close embassy in Ireland, citing ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’
The announcement comes after Israel’s ambassador to Dublin was recalled in May following Ireland’s decision to support a Palestinian state.
- by Wafaa Shurafa
Opinion
Opinion
Australia’s damning of Israel is poisonous. I say that as an ex-Labor minister
Israel has the right under international law to use military force to defend its very existence. The Albanese government’s response is despicable.
- by Mike Kelly
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