Lebanon
‘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
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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”.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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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Syrian conflict
Countries close borders after rebels’ stunning advance against Assad
A collection of rebel groups aiming to depose the Assad regime are advancing towards the capital, Damascus, making Iran and others nervous.
- by Raja Abdulrahim, Farnaz Fassihi and Thomas Fuller
Rekindled border dispute blamed for deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Israel has unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 people overnight.
- by Natalie Meltzer and Sally About Aljoud
World of photos, November 30, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Israel launches first airstrike on Lebanon since ceasefire
It also said it fired on people trying to return to certain areas in southern Lebanon because they were violating the truce.
- by Kareen Chehayeb and Julia Frankel
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Middle East at war
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon begins
The Lebanon ceasefire agreement requires Israeli troops to withdraw from south Lebanon and Lebanon’s army to deploy in the region, officials say.
Analysis
Middle East at war
In a region that has seen too much bloodshed, this fragile truce is better than none
Despite the Lebanon ceasefire, the idea of permanent peace seems optimistic, and there is still no end to the war in Gaza, where the situation may become more deadly.
- by Matthew Knott
What was agreed to, and how long will it last? What we know about the ceasefire deal
US President Joe Biden says the deal is designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.
Opinion
Middle East at war
Israel’s won the tactical battle in Lebanon, but Hezbollah will use ceasefire to rebuild
Achieving a ceasefire is a good thing. But the reality is that this is simply likely to be another pause in the ongoing conflicts in the region.
- by Rodger Shanahan
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