Israel
‘No’, US will not support attack on Iran’s nuclear sites
Joe Biden spoke out after Israel’s security cabinet was reported to have resolved to take direct military action against Iran, perhaps in the next few days.
- by Paul Nuki
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Israel-Iran conflict live updates: IDF kill dozens in Beirut missile strikes; Israeli soldiers killed fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli and Hezbollah troops clashed on the ground in Lebanon on Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation, saying Iran “made a big mistake”.
- by Ellen Connolly, Jessica McSweeney and Lachlan Abbott
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Middle East at war
‘Body parts everywhere’: Lebanon rescuers struggle under Israeli fire
Israel’s intensified air campaign against Hezbollah has upended a country already grappling with multiple crises and personal losses.
- by Sarah el-Deeb
Breaking
Arts
Pianist Jayson Gillham files legal action against MSO
The stoush between the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and a pianist has escalated, with legal action filed in the Federal Court.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Opinion
Oil
Up or down?: The mystery over the oil market
The oil world has had a surprisingly calm reaction to the Middle East conflict this week. That could change quickly.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Israelis converge on downed Iranian missiles - to take pictures
Curious onlookers came to look at the downed Iranian missiles, which crash-landed after being intercepted by Israel.
- by Chris Zappone
Opinion
Antisemitism
As a Jewish academic, I have not experienced antisemitism at Sydney Uni
Creating a false panic around university antisemitism runs the risk of building genuine fear in my community. Forcing the vice chancellor to resign would set a dangerous precedent.
- by Eva Shteinman
Iran’s leader warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him, sources say
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is now deeply worried about Israeli infiltration of senior government ranks in Tehran, three Iranian sources said.
- by Samia Nakhoul and Laila Bassam
Israel-Iran conflict as it happened: Tehran declares action against Israel over; Strikes in Lebanon and Gaza continue
In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran launched a salvo of missiles at Israel after Israel killed the leadership of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- by Chris Zappone, Jessica McSweeney and Lachlan Abbott
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Victoria Police get extra resources for anniversary protests as Allan rejects calls for new laws
Victoria Police do not have the same options as NSW Police, who have applied to court to stop a pro-Palestine demonstration planned for the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
- by Cameron Houston, Broede Carmody, Kieran Rooney and Hannah Kennelly
Iran has fired missiles in Israel. Why? What’s next?
Australians woke to the news on Wednesday morning that Iran has launched missile strikes at Israel. Why did this happen? What does it mean? And, what’s next?
- by Charlotte Grieve
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