Israel offers $5m reward for each Gaza hostage freed
Benjamin Netanyahu announced the reward in Gaza, while in Beirut US special envoy Amos Hochstein said a ceasefire with Hezbollah was ‘within our grasp.’
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Marles insists nuclear industry, AUKUS subs pact ‘completely separate’
Acting PM Richard Marles has dodged questions about why the UK thought Australia would sign onto the nuclear industry deal; The Coalition says it will release the ‘full economics’ of its energy plan before the end of the year.
Hezbollah close to ceasefire deal: military expert
Hezbollah has hinted it may be prepared to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon, as Iran reportedly pushes the group toward a ceasefire.
Israel strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media chief
Mohammed Afif was killed in a strike on a building that houses the Syrian Ba’ath Party, while a second attack targeted a centre of Islamist group Jamaa Islamiya.
We’re party to UN anti-Israel shame
The International Criminal Court has never investigated any dictators, but it has helped them punish their political opponents.
Trump, Netanyahu give us a valuable lesson about power
The resounding Trump victory confirms the cardinal law which the conflict in the Middle East over the past year has brought into sharp focus: politics is about power and niceness gets nations nowhere.
Last Post: UN vote on Palestine a misreading of Australian electorate
Foreign Minister Penny Wong seems to have completely misread the Australian electorate on Israel and the Middle East by voting as Australia did at the UN.
Inexplicable about-face at UN
The Prime Minister and Senator Wong have repeatedly said, Israel has the right to defend itself against Hezbollah. Thursday’s vote renders that rhetoric hollow.
UN vote shift ‘for two-state solution’
Labor’s support for a UN resolution recognising the ‘permanent state’ of Palestine will ‘build momentum’ to a long-term solution in the region, according to frontbencher Jason Clare.
Christmas cancelled: Palestinian protest shatters Myer window dreams
Police, the Victorian Premier and business have slammed the pro-Palestinian group that forced Myer to cancel its Christmas windows opening event.
Israeli defence minister rules out ceasefire in Lebanon
There will be no end to war until Hezbollah is destroyed, says Israel Katz, after six IDF soldiers killed in one day.
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets ‘in heart of civilian population’
The IDF has accused Hezbollah of using civilians as human shields after striking several command centres and weapon depots including one directly beside Beirut airport | WATCH
Aus splits with US on Palestine vote
Australia has broken ranks with key allies, including the United States and Israel, on a vote at the United Nations supporting Palestine’s right to sovereignty.
‘Unfounded’: US rejects charge of Israel genocide
Israel has denied allegations by Human Rights Watch that it has forcibly displaced Gazans in war actions that amount to ‘crimes against humanity’.
Labor’s deception on Middle East is its only constant
Anthony Albanese declared before the election that there would be no change of Middle East position under a new Labor government. Yet Australia has reversed its position five times in the past two years.
Labor switches Palestine vote to a one-sided solution
Anthony Albanese has hardened Australia’s criticism of Israel in key UN votes, deepening its rift with the US on the Middle East as incoming president Donald Trump prepares to strengthen American support for the Jewish state.
Leading from the warfront: Bashan wins Sir Keith Murdoch Award
The Australian’s Yoni Bashan has won the prestigious Sir Keith Murdoch Award for his extraordinary work on the ground in Israel covering its war against the terror group Hamas.
CIA official arrested for leaking Israeli plans to strike Iran
Asif William Rahman was arrested in Cambodia and indicted on two counts of wilful transmission of national defence information.
Former US ambassadors, Abbott defend Rudd over Trump saga
Two former Australian ambassadors to Washington, as well as former prime minister Tony Abbott, have defended Kevin Rudd as the nation’s top man in America, arguing that Australia must continue to support him after a member of Donald Trump’s inner circle appeared to question his viability.
‘Never again’ a fainter hope
It is inevitable, sadly, that Jews have been warned about the dangers of travelling overseas.
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