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Accused arsonist allegedly claimed Burgertory firebombing was linked to Palestine conflict
The Victoria Police court brief details the claim allegedly made to an undercover officer as the force maintains there was no political or religious link to the fire.
- by Chris Vedelago
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US won’t halt any weapons to Israel over Gaza humanitarian aid situation
The US says Israel has made good but limited progress in increasing the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu approved pager attacks against Hezbollah, spokesman says
The Israeli leader personally signed off on the September attacks which dealt a major blow to the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- by Samy Magdy, Wafaa Shurafa and Kareem Chehayeb
Chaos, provocations and violence: How attacks on Israeli soccer fans unfolded
Antisemitic assaults on visiting Israeli soccer fans and incendiary chants and attacks by some Israelis: here’s what we know about the violence in Amsterdam last week.
- by Jim Tankersley
Ceasefire talks break down amid claims Hamas has been kicked out of Qatar
Officials have reportedly told the listed terror organisation it will have to leave the country if it isn’t ready to engage in serious negotiations.
- by Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Magdy and Matthew Lee
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Amsterdam bans protests after ‘antisemitic squads’ attack Israeli soccer fans
Five people were hospitalised and 62 arrested after authorities said antisemitic rioters attacked Israeli supporters following a Europa League soccer match in Amsterdam.
- by Enas Alashray and Bart H. Meijer
Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza forcing more families out
Palestinian officials say Israel is carrying out a plan of “ethnic cleansing”. Israel denies claims that residents won’t ever be able to return to their homes.
- by Nidal al-Mughrabi
Dutton motivated only by votes on abortion debate
Peter Dutton’s handling of the party’s stance on abortion shows how he plans to run the Coalition.
Protests across Israel after Netanyahu sacks popular defence minister
The dismissal of Yoav Gallant comes as Israel is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts.
- by Josef Federman
Police investigating 14 people over displays of terrorist symbols
The Australian Federal Police is also probing whether Australians’ commentary about the Middle East war and deceased terrorists crosses any legal lines.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Opinion
Middle East tensions
Australians are traumatised by Middle East horrors. They deserve the facts
Australians with Israeli, Palestinian and Lebanese links are suffering – and that is intensified in a debate often framed by incorrect information.
- by Penny Wong
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