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Israel Conflict
Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas have launched a large-scale campaign against Israel. Part of the Gaza–Israel conflict, the war began with a militant invasion of Israel from the Gaza Strip. It continues.
Hezbollah launches missiles at Israel as war rages
As Israel marked Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Hezbollah fired “320 projectiles” at the country as UNIFIL peacekeepers announced they wouldn’t leave Lebanon. Follow for updates.
Total destruction on Beirut as Biden labels Bibi ‘son of a b*tch’
Israel has carried out deadly strikes in Lebanon’s ancient Baalbek, home to Roman temples, as Joe Biden launched a profanity-laced tirade against Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel warned against Beirut airport attack as Hezbollah fires rockets
The US has urgently warned Israel not to bomb Lebanon’s airport, as Hezbollah fired several rockets at the IDF’s intelligence unit.
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Israel defence chief’s message after Aussie’s death
Israel’s defence chief has shared some insight into how the deadly air strike that killed aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom happened. Warning: Graphic. Follow updates.
‘Intense bombardment’ as fireball lights up Gaza city
As a fireball lit up the night sky in a southern Gaza city, explosions could be heard in the north where Israeli troops have been attacking the city’s largest hospital. Warning: Graphic.
‘No genocidal intent whatsoever’: Young pro-Palestinian protesters march
A pro-Palestine student protest near a major CBD has called on educational institutions to sever ties with Israel.
Israel Olympics sanctions ‘out of the question’: IOC
The International Olympic Committee has no plans to sanction Israel ahead of the Paris Olympics over its war in Gaza, a top official has said.
Israel, UN trade claims of terrorism, torture
Tensions are boiling over as Israel and the UN exchange in a verbal spat over allegations of sexual assaults by Hamas. Warning: Graphic.
‘Albanese, you can’t hide’: Protesters target PM in Adelaide
Pro-Palestine protesters have confronted the prime minister during a speech to a militant union at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
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Israeli troops shoot Gazans scrambling for food
The US is demanding answers after more than 100 people were killed in Gaza when Israeli troops opened fire on starving Palestinians during a food aid delivery. Warning: Graphic
Seinfeld targeted; airman sets himself on fire in horrific protest
Anti-Israel protesters have attacked Jerry Seinfeld in New York, as a member of the US Air Force set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington. Warning: Graphic
Israel considers truce talks as Gaza desperation deepens
Fresh talks in Paris have raised truce hopes as concern deepens over the desperate situation faced by civilians in the devastated Gaza Strip. Follow updates. Warning: Graphic.
‘Let them kidnap your children, then you can talk’
An Israeli minister has sparked fury and protests among the families of hostages after saying returning captives is “not the most important thing”. Warning: Graphic.
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