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Ice hockey axing ‘an unfortunate decision’
Ice Hockey Australia’s moves to abandon world championship matches in Melbourne over fears of Israel’s presence being a safety risk is an ‘unfortunate decision’, Anthony Albanese says.
‘Government apologist’: Dreyfus slammed over planned Israel visit
Prominent opposition Jewish MP Julian Leeser has slammed the Attorney-General’s move as a ‘pre-election gimmick,’ and says Mark Dreyfus is an ‘impediment to addressing anti-Semitism in this country’.
Albanese Minister’s dash to Israel to mend strained relationship
The head of a key Jewish group has welcomed news that Labor’s most senior Jewish MP is heading to Israel amid severe friction with Australia’s Middle East ally.
‘Positive step’: Jewish Response to Dreyfus trip
The head of a key Jewish group has welcomed news that Labor’s most senior Jewish MP is heading to Israel amid severe friction with Australia’s Middle East ally.
Major sporting event axed in Melbourne over anti-Israel concerns
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of an Israeli team.
Major event axed over anti-Israel concerns
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of an Israeli team.
Biden has poor legacy on Israel
As Israel battled for its survival the White House failed to provide the resolute leadership that has been needed throughout the Middle East crisis.
‘Unfortunate’: PM laments canning of hockey matches over Israel
Anthony Albanese says Australia can continue to be a host for global sporting events, despite Ice Hockey’s fears of anti-Israel protests, and says he is committed to stamping out anti-Semitism.
Hamas ready to release 34 Israeli hostages – ‘alive or dead’
The hostages to be freed are from a list presented by Israel, with their release part of the ‘first phase’ of a potential exchange deal.
Biden-Netanyahu row encouraged Hamas to back off truce deal
As the Biden administration increased pressure on Israel in 2024, Hamas reasoned it didn’t need to release the hostages; the US would force Israel to end the war anyway.
‘Renewed threat’: Israel threatens Hezbollah over ceasefire breaches
The Israeli Defence Minister has accused Hezbollah of not meeting the terms of the 60 day ceasefire, warning that if the militants continue to breach the deal, Israel would ‘be forced to act’.
Biden administration announces $US8b arms sale to Israel
The package includes thousands of bombs, missiles, and artillery shells and is one of the largest new arms sales since the war in Gaza began in 2023.
Labor turns a blind eye to facts as details emerge on hostage abuse
Our government remains weirdly, unhealthily, obsessed with demonising Israel while ignoring the obvious. Are they wilfully ignorant or just a bit dim?
Israel reveals Syria raid on Iran-funded missile factory
Israeli military discloses details of one of its most daring and complex operations ever, a covert raid by 120 special forces units to dismantle an underground Iranian missile factory deep in Syria.
International support needed to combat the Houthi rebels
The Houthis are inflicting major damage on Mediterranean economies with their Iran-supplied missiles and drones attacking shipping. To date we’ve seen little response from countries like France, Italy and Spain.
Israel’s sacked defence minister Gallant quits parliament
Yoav Gallant has resigned from Israel’s Knesset after Benjamin Netanyahu sacked him in November over a ‘breakdown in trust.’
Impasse: Gaza ceasefire deal likely to elude Biden
Cease-fire talks between Hamas and Israel have hit a deadlock, in a blow to Washington, which has invested substantial amounts of time and political capital pushing fruitlessly for an agreement.
World must unite against the Houthi terror rebels
Tackling Iran’s extremist proxy in Yemen is unfinished business.
‘We’re going fully in’: Israel set for war with Houthis
Israel says it will ‘put the Houthis back in their box’ with the help of an international coalition as the US military strikes the Yemen rebel group’s sites in Sana’a.
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