State of Palestine
This book is so powerful, it’s hard to resist the urge to cry
Jewish scholar Peter Beinart imagines a world where Jews who support Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and Jews who are utterly opposed make accommodations with each other.
- Jenna Price
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‘No running commentary’: Albanese sidesteps Trump’s Gaza plan
Peppered with questions about Trump’s radical proposal for the US to take ownership of Gaza, Albanese did not directly respond to the president’s remarks on Wednesday.
- Matthew Knott
Tens of thousands join Invasion Day rally as Melbourne marks Australia Day
January 26 means different things to different people. Some protested the day, while others just wanted to enjoy the sunshine.
- Madeleine Heffernan, Lachlan Abbott and Marta Pascual Juanola
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- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners
Live television footage showed the moment four female Israeli soldiers were paraded in front of a crowd in Gaza City before being handed over to the Red Cross.
- Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy
Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal
A senior Hamas official said the militant group “is committed to the ceasefire agreement.”
- Tia Goldenberg, Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magy
‘A little bit of hope’: For Israelis and Palestinians in Australia, there is no celebration
As Palestinians and Israelis in Australia on Thursday woke to a ceasefire deal, there was some relief. But trepidation and grief were the heaviest feelings.
- Natassia Chrysanthos and Rachel Eddie
- Editorial
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Middle East conflict will be settled only when words replace weapons
The Israeli ambassador has vowed to better communicate his nation’s perspective on being at war. This would help raise awareness and increase sympathy to Israel’s cause.
- The Herald's View
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- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Don’t point fingers at us’: Israeli ambassador’s message to Australians
In a rare interview, the Israeli ambassador said he believed many Australians fail to grasp the seriousness of the security threats his nation faces.
- Matthew Knott
The radical proposal that could end Sydney Uni’s proud history of rebellion
A new rule to enforce a more civil discourse on campus has been backed by the university. It’s caused alarm within.
- Daniella White
In defence of the middle ground on Gaza
Rodger Shanahan perfectly sums up the disturbing nature of Middle East commentary, where “advocates press hard for their side without conceding any ground to the other”.
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