State of Palestine
Greens’ opportunism has tanked their popularity
A once environment-focused party has morphed into a perfection-demanding group of political sooks.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Amsterdam bans protests after ‘antisemitic squads’ attack Israeli soccer fans
Five people were hospitalised and 62 arrested after authorities said antisemitic rioters attacked Israeli supporters following a Europa League soccer match in Amsterdam.
- by Enas Alashray and Bart H. Meijer
Police investigating 14 people over displays of terrorist symbols
The Australian Federal Police is also probing whether Australians’ commentary about the Middle East war and deceased terrorists crosses any legal lines.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Andrews to be recognised by Zionist movement with Jerusalem Prize
The decision to award the Jerusalem Prize to Victoria’s longest-serving Labor premier will cause consternation within the left of Australian politics.
- by Chip Le Grand
Israel pummels Lebanon and Gaza, killing dozens in latest waves of deadly airstrikes
The latest violence comes as the Biden administration renews its diplomatic push, days before the US election, for temporary ceasefire deals.
- by Wafaa Shurafa and Sally Abou Aljoud
Ceasefire hopes dashed: Israel and foes vow to fight on after Hamas leader’s death
World leaders had expressed hopes for a ceasefire after Hamas militant leader Yahya Sinwar’s death. Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah have all said they will continue fighting.
- by James Mackenzie, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Samia Nakhoul
Parents condemn plans to bring Gaza protests into the classroom
The Parents & Citizens Federation has condemned some teachers’ plans for pro-Palestinian activism in our schools.
- by Max Maddison
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of the death of Hamas’ leader
Netanyahu has long wanted to show that he is a historic figure. Well, this is his moment.
- by Thomas L. Friedman
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Goldman Sachs, Mumm scrap events after restaurateur charged with displaying Nazi symbol at rally
The global banking giant and champagne brand have cut ties with Alan Yazbek after he allegedly held up a sign comparing Israel to the Nazis.
- by Melissa Cunningham and Stephen Brook
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Middle East tensions
Banning protests because they cost money to police is a bridge too far in a liberal democracy
The Premier Chris Minns wants to stop pro-Palestinian protests by giving police extra powers to obtain court approval to halt marches to protect their budgets.
- The Herald's View
‘Free publicity’: Pro-Palestine rally organisers say political attention helped turn-out
Rally organisers say criticism from political leaders helped to drive several thousand people to pro-Palestine protests on Sunday.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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