‘Tainted’: Shin Bet chief blames dismissal on PMO probe
The head of Israeli’s internal security service Shin Bet has attacked the government’s decision to fire him as he becomes the first Shin Bet chief in Israel’s history to be dismissed early.
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US tells Israel: ‘Leave Houthis to us’
The US has reportedly told Israel not to respond to strikes from Yemen’s rebel Houthis, saying the American military has greater capacity to hit back.
Bring others home, pleads freed Israeli hostage to UN
Eli Sharabi made an impassioned plea for the release of hostages still captive in the Palestinian territory, saying he had ‘come back from hell’.
A weakened Hamas struggles to respond to Israel’s attacks
Intelligence assessments say the militant group’s arsenal and ranks are depleted, and its leadership divided.
‘No offence intended’: Dutton regrets calling Albanese ‘limp-wristed’
The Opposition Leader has accepted the phrase ‘shouldn’t have been used’ while criticising the Prime Minister’s handling of China, as he faced Labor and teal attacks suggesting the term was homophobic.
Israel moves ground troops back into Gaza
The escalation after two days of air strikes comes as negotiators race to re-establish a ceasefire.
Israeli ambassador declines Dutton question
Israel’s ambassador to Australia Amir Maimon declined to share his opinion on Peter Dutton’s proposal to deport dual citizen criminals.
Israel envoy’s pledge over Hamas hostages
Israel’s ambassador to Australia says his country will do anything in its power to bring home the last of its hostages as it pounds the Gaza Strip with airstrikes.
Israeli support for Gaza war wanes as fighting restarts
The goal of neutralising Hamas remains, but many Israelis, even some on the right, are more concerned with freeing the hostages sand feel only a negotiated settlement can bring them back.
Fears for hostages as Israel returns to war
Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of condemning the remaining Israeli hostages to their deaths after he launched a punishing wave of air strikes on Gaza.
‘Only the beginning’: Israel finally loses patience with Hamas terrorists
Benjamin Netanyahu has warned ceasefire negotiations will only continue ‘under fire’ as Israel attacks killed more than 400 people including civilians, shattering the two-month-old ceasefire.
Obliterating Hamas is vital to a lasting peace in Gaza
Despite Israeli and US demands that they disarm and leave the Gaza Strip, the terrorists were never intent on laying down their weapons or stepping back for the greater good of two million Gazans.
US creates taskforce to probe Hamas over Oct 7 massacre
The task force will also investigate acts of anti-Semitism by anyone supporting Hamas. A UK report has found the youngest victim of the massacre was a newborn baby only 14 hours old.
Gaza strikes endanger fragile calm in markets
A tentative rebound in global stocks is in danger as Israel’s renewed attack on Hamas threatens the recent fragile calm in geopolitical flashpoints.
‘Hamas chose war’: White House condones Israel’s Gaza strikes
As Netanyahu confirmed he ordered the strikes because of a lack of progress in ceasefire talks, Washington told Israeli media: ‘Hamas could have released hostages but chose refusal and war.’
‘Breach of international law’: UK lashes Israel’s Gaza blockade
The accusation is the first time Britain has made a definitive judgment about Israel’s conduct in the enclave as Foreign Secretary David Lammy accuses Jerusalem of ‘starving children’.
MSO wants ‘political case’ thrown out
Former MSO managing director Sophie Galaise is on track to settle a political discrimination claim brought against her by a pianist who criticised Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
Dutton’s $35m vow to firebombed synagogue
Peter Dutton has vowed to restore Melbourne’s firebombed Adass synagogue, labelling the move a “symbolic response” to people with “hate in their hearts”.
‘They’ll up the ante’: Houthis have outlasted powerful foes before
The Houthis emerged stronger from a seven-year Saudi-led military campaign and survived airstrikes last year by Israel and the Biden administration. They won’t relent under US fire.
Dutton pledges up to $35m to rebuild Adass Israel synagogue
Peter Dutton has pledged a Coalition government would support reconstruction of the Adass Israel Synagogue of Melbourne, which was firebombed in an anti-Semitic arson attack in December.
Hamas says ready to free Israeli-US hostage, four bodies
Israel, however, slammed the Palestinian militants’ ‘manipulation’ amid ongoing indirect Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Doha.
Police inaction stands out during the wave of anti-Semitic incidents
We know that Labor has chosen to compromise Australia’s support for Israel to boost the Muslim vote in crucial seats – a kind of transactional politics that is beneath contempt.
Fugitive allegedly behind ‘terror caravan’ bomb plot posted vile anti-Semitic slurs
Sydney gym owner Sayit Erhan Akca, who is reportedly the man police allege was responsible for the ‘terror caravan’ plot posted comments praising Hitler and attacking Israel.
Israel defence minister confirms air strike in Damascus
Israel Katz warned there would be ‘no immunity for Islamic terrorism against Israel’ after the hit on a building in an area where Palestinian leaders are known to live.
Keystone cops need to get real
Flawed policing gives rise to perceptions of political motivation.
Fashion faux pas: Suddenly this anti-Israel artist is out of vogue
Was it the weird anti-Israel posts of her guest or because her sister’s electorate has a strong Jewish presence? Fashionista Bianca Spender’s in-store meet this week was hastily kiboshed.
Dutton calls on PM to sack Bowen ‘today’ after new power bill shock
The Opposition Leader says warnings that electricity prices are set to rise by up to 9pc show Labor’s renewables push is not working and Chris Bowen’s tenure as Energy Minister has been a ‘disaster’.
Hamas ‘shows readiness’ to accept ceasefire extension
Hamas has reportedly moved toward agreeing to an extension of phase one of the ceasefire with Israel, after mediators told the terror group: ‘This is your last chance.’
‘We can’t heal without justice for Adass Israel Synagogue’: rabbi
A Melbourne rabbi has said his community cannot ‘begin to heal’ from the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue until the perpetrators of the attack are brought to justice.
Trump envoy further inflames Israel about direct talks with Hamas
Adam Boehler says Hamas is willing to lay down its arms in exchange for a long-term truce, in a declaration that has enraged Israel.
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