Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut, cut off a key crossing into Syria
The US military said it carried out 15 strikes against targets linked to Iran-aligned Houthi fighters in Yemen.
- by Bassem Mroue
Latest
Israel-Iran conflict live updates: Beirut comes under heavy missile fire; Australians urged to leave Lebanon
Israeli strikes continue to rock Lebanon as Iran’s supreme leader expresses solidarity with Hezbollah and warns of further attacks against Israel. Follow our live coverage.
- by Ellen Connolly and Michaela Whitbourn
Analysis
Political leadership
Labor had a hip-pocket agenda on chips and Oreos. Dutton and war cut in
As Anthony Albanese tried to focus on domestic affairs, world leaders including the UK’s Keir Starmer were addressing their nations about the Middle East.
- by Paul Sakkal
‘Where do I stand?’ The vexed question troubling Australian Jews
How Australian Jews are wrestling with fundamental issues of culture, faith and identity since the October 7 attacks.
- by Chip Le Grand
Albanese condemns Iranian ambassador but rejects expulsion call
Explosions have been reported near Beirut’s airport, which could close at any time, frustrating the government’s plans to help Australians flee.
- by Olivia Ireland
As it happened Israel-Iran conflict updates: IDF tells more Lebanese towns to evacuate amid ground invasion; Hamas head killed in West Bank strike
The Middle East remains on high alert as the Israeli military orders evacuations from dozens of Lebanese towns and continues to bombard targets in Beirut.
- by Lynette Eyb, Angus Dalton and Lachlan Abbott
Premier hits out at pro-Palestine rally organisers ahead of October 7 ‘vigil’
Chris Minns also hit out at organisers of planned demonstrations on Sunday and Monday, accusing them of not representing the communities on behalf of whom they are protesting.
- by Michael McGowan
Analysis
Freedom of speech
Illegal, indecent or essential: What happened to Australians’ right to protest?
As political debate reignites over October 7 protests and free speech, some seek to draw distinctions between the right to protest and what is right.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
On the ground in Beirut, in the aftermath of airstrikes
Roads are empty. Streets quiet. In lieu of plastic bistro chairs, there are shards of glass and jagged chunks of concrete splayed across the pavement.
- by Christina Goldbaum and Hwaida Saad
As it happened Israel-Iran conflict updates: IDF strikes Beirut again; Israeli soldiers killed fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli and Hezbollah troops clashed on the ground in Lebanon on Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation, saying Iran “made a big mistake”.
- by Ellen Connolly, Jessica McSweeney and Lachlan Abbott
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Middle East at war
Police chiefs to plead for calm ahead of October 7 protests
On a day the opposition accused Labor of “appeasing” anti-Western forces, Foreign Minister Penny Wong backed Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran.
- by Paul Sakkal and Kieran Rooney
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