The Palestinian Territories
Palestinian clerics at odds on wisdom of Hamas attack on Israel
The October 7 cross-border attack was the deadliest in the Palestinian-Israel conflict. Israel’s response has killed almost 44,000 people in Gaza so far.
- by Nidal al-Mughrabi
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Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah spokesman in Beirut, dozens in Gaza
Mohammed Afif had been especially visible after all-out war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah in September.
- by Fadi Tawil, Bassem Mroue and Wafaa Shurafa
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Morons’: Premier blasts protesters after Myer Christmas windows launch scrapped
Premier Jacinta Allan said there was no need to bolster Victoria police’s powers after an activist group threatened to disrupt the Myer Christmas windows launch.
- by Carla Jaeger, Gemma Grant and Cassandra Morgan
Australia backs UN vote on ‘permanent sovereignty’ for Palestinians
Australia broke with the US and Israel in two UN votes on Thursday – the latest in a series of votes that have angered local pro-Israel groups in Australia.
- by Matthew Knott
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Myer Christmas window tradition cancelled over protest threat
The annual Christmas window unveiling in the CBD has been scrapped after pro-Palestine protesters announced a plan to disrupt the event.
- by Cassandra Morgan
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Crime
Accused arsonist allegedly claimed Burgertory firebombing was linked to Palestine conflict
The Victoria Police court brief details the claim allegedly made to an undercover officer as the force maintains there was no political or religious link to the fire.
- by Chris Vedelago
US won’t halt any weapons to Israel over Gaza humanitarian aid situation
The US says Israel has made good but limited progress in increasing the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu approved pager attacks against Hezbollah, spokesman says
The Israeli leader personally signed off on the September attacks which dealt a major blow to the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- by Samy Magdy, Wafaa Shurafa and Kareem Chehayeb
Ceasefire talks break down amid claims Hamas has been kicked out of Qatar
Officials have reportedly told the listed terror organisation it will have to leave the country if it isn’t ready to engage in serious negotiations.
- by Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Magdy and Matthew Lee
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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
Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza forcing more families out
Palestinian officials say Israel is carrying out a plan of “ethnic cleansing”. Israel denies claims that residents won’t ever be able to return to their homes.
- by Nidal al-Mughrabi
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