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Why have some missiles penetrated Israel’s Iron Dome?

As conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, the damage is clear on the ground in both countries. How are Iran’s missiles evading Israeli defences?

  • Jackson Graham and Angus Holland

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Dr Ayman Elattar has recently returned from a medical mission to Gaza. June 6th, 2025, Photo: Wolter Peeters, The Sydney Morning Herald.

The Australian doctors saving lives in Gaza

Without notes or forms, Dr Ayman Alattar wrote information on people’s bodies as he worked at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza’s north.

  • Mostafa Rachwani
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have been subjected to targeted financial sanctions and travel bans by Australia.

‘Entirely unacceptable’: Ambassador condemns Australian sanctions on senior Israeli ministers

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are accused of inciting and supporting systemic violence against Palestinians and aggressively expanding illegal settlements.

  • Paul Sakkal and Rob Harris
Israel’s Foreign Ministry posted an image of activist Greta Thunberg on its X account early on Tuesday (AEST).

Israel says Greta Thunberg has been deported after seizure of Gaza-bound ship

The Swedish activist was one of 12 passengers on board the Madleen, a boat carrying aid destined for people in war-torn Gaza. 

  • Yesica Fisch and Tia Goldenberg
Thunberg with part of the crew of the boat Madleen, shortly before their departure for Gaza.

What happened when Greta Thunberg was detained by Israel – and who she was with

Thunberg’s interception on a ship in international waters has devolved into a saga playing out through official diplomatic channels as much as on social media – even Conor McGregor was involved.

  • Bronte Gossling

Inside the secret tunnel where Israel says a senior Hamas leader died

Israel’s strike on what it says was a hidden Hamas tunnel running below a major hospital has again exposed the bitter moral debate at the heart of the Gaza conflict.

  • Patrick Kingsley
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem last month.

Israel acknowledges it is backing armed alternatives to Hamas in Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “activated” some clans that are opposed to Hamas, but witnesses say the fighters he was referring to have been looting aid while Israeli soldiers watch.

  • Julia Frankel, Samy Magdy and Sam Mednick
Palestinians carry bags filled with food and humanitarian aid provided by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in Khan Younis.

Gaza aid sites closed as Israel declares ‘combat zones’

Palestinian sources and witnesses said Israeli forces fired on people heading towards an aid distribution hub on Tuesday, killing at least 27.

  • Mohammad Jahjouh and Samy Magdy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

‘People are starving’: Albanese attacks Israel over ‘outrageous’ Gaza food restrictions

The prime minister said Australia would continue to criticise the Netanyahu government when necessary – but is under fire both at home and abroad to match his words with action.

  • Matthew Knott
It’s a surprise to peace campaigners to find themselves putting their hope in Donald Trump.

Why two men from opposite sides see Donald Trump as a ‘saviour’

Unlikely allies Gershon Baskin and Samer Sinijlawi speak as one about peace in the Middle East. Now they see hope in the form of the US president.

  • Matthew Knott

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