Yesterday
Israeli jets strike targets in Lebanon after missile barrage
The Israeli military said its jets and artillery attacked targets operated by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia in southern Lebanon.
- James Mackenzie
This Month
The ‘fundamental gap’ in the UN Gaza peace plan explained
Neither Hamas nor Israel will agree to the proposal without at least one significant change, according to policy experts.
- Updated
- Emma Connors
UN Security Council backs Gaza truce, piling pressure on Netanyahu
The UN Security Council passed a US resolution backing US President Joe Biden’s Gaza ceasefire plan, as the US steps up pressure on Israel and Hamas to end the war.
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- Matthew Lee
Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz quits Israel’s government
The former general and centralist figure accused Benjamin Netanyahu of mishandling Israel’s war in Gaza, in a blow to the prime minister’s show of Cabinet unity.
- Adam Rasgon
For many Israelis, freeing of hostages was a reason to celebrate
Jubilant crowds gathered spontaneously, cheering, singing and waving Israeli flags outside the homes of the four freed hostages.
- Isabel Kershner
What is known about the hostages still in Gaza?
The Israeli military’s announcement that it rescued four hostages has raised renewed questions about the fate of the remaining 120 captives in Gaza.
- Ephrat Livni
Israeli forces free four hostages in Gaza assault
Israel rescued four hostages held by Hamas in a raid in Gaza that Palestinian officials said was one of the single bloodiest assaults of the eight-month-old war.
- Maayan Lubell and Nidal al-Mughrabi
Unpicking the war of words on weapons exports to Israel
The opaqueness of Australia’s arms control regime means what the country is actually sending to Israel is largely unknown.
- Andrew Tillett
Israel strike on UN Gaza school kills dozens: local officials
Israel’s military said it targeted a Hamas compound inside the school in the Gaza Strip, an attack local health officials said killed at least 30 people.
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- Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy
Why Australia’s view of the Gaza war matters to Israel
Leading Israelis are aware of mistakes their country has made, and warn of a “volcanic eruption” against the Netanyahu government, but they have been blindsided by the rise in antisemitism in Australia.
- Jill Margo
Hamas rejects Gaza peace plan without permanent ceasefire
It’s the latest setback for a plan promoted by President Joe Biden to bring an end to the war.
- Sherif Tarek and Fares Akram
Four more hostages dead, piling pressure on Netanyahu
Anger is mounting from all sides in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the US proposed ceasefire deal.
- Julia Frankel
Netanyahu aide: Gaza plan ‘not a good deal’, but Israel accepts it
In an interview with Britain’s Sunday Times, chief foreign policy adviser Ophir Falk said Joe Biden’s proposal was “a deal we agreed to”.
- Dan Williams
OPEC+ extends deep production cuts into next year
The oil cartel agreed the cuts as it battles to shore up prices amid weak global demand and increased supply from other parts of the world.
- Fiona MacDonald, Grant Smith and Salma El Wardany
Netanyahu under pressure from far right to reject Biden ceasefire deal
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir said they would break up the government if it takes the deal.
- Sam Mednick and Wafaa Shurafa
Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan
The three-phase plan would progress from an initial ceasefire to a permanent end to hostilities and the release of all hostages.
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- Steve Holland
May
Rich Lister Charlie Shahin’s hopes for peace in Gaza
Seven decades ago Charlie Shahin’s parents were forced out of Palestine. This weekend he is on the way back to the Middle East.
- Emma Connors
Israel seizes control of Gaza border with Egypt, cutting off Hamas
Israel said it has secured control of Gaza’s southern border with Egypt and discovered numerous smuggling tunnels, in moves that raised tensions with its neighbour.
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- Tia Goldenberg, Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy
Israeli tanks, combat team advance into heart of Rafah
Tanks and armoured vehicles mounted with machine guns were spotted near Al-Awda mosque, a city landmark.
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- Cassandra Vinograd, Hiba Yazbek and Thomas Fuller
Where have all the good managers gone?
Readers’ letters on Australia’s dearth of quality managers; a tax system fit for AI; skilled migrants driving Ubers; a proportionate response in Gaza; why live exports matter; and worry over climate change.
