No let up in Gaza siege until hostages freed: Israel
October 13, 2023 by AAP
Israel says there will be no humanitarian exceptions to its siege of the Gaza Strip until all its hostages are freed after the Red Cross pleaded for fuel to be allowed in to prevent overwhelmed hospitals from “turning into morgues”. Read more
X removes hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts
October 13, 2023 by AAP
The X social media platform has removed hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts and taken action to remove or label tens of thousands of pieces of content since the militant group’s attack on Israel, its chief executive says. Read more
Dutton’s protest deportation call an ‘attack on rights’
October 12, 2023 by AAP
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for the deportation of temporary visa holders who attend pro-Palestinian rallies in comments immediately dismissed as an attack on the right to protest. Read more
Third repatriation flight flagged for Aussies in Israel
October 12, 2023 by AAP
Australian citizens seeking to return from Israel are expected to be offered a further flight next week. Read more
Israel forms emergency government as Gaza deaths mount
Israel has formed an emergency unity government as its jets pounded Gaza and tanks massed around the densely populated Palestinian enclave while Hamas militants said they were still fighting on Israeli territory following their shock weekend incursion. Read more
Hatred in Bellevue Hill
A construction worker has been charged with four counts of intimidation after threatening four Jewish teenagers with an Israel flag in the Sydney suburb of Bellevue Hill. Read more
Australians offered repatriation flights from Israel
October 11, 2023 by AAP
Australians stranded in Israel will be able to take repatriation flights home following the outbreak of violence from Friday. Read more
Pro-Palestine protest organiser ‘deplored’ Jewish slurs
October 10, 2023 by AAP
The organisers of a widely condemned pro-Palestine protest in Sydney say anti-Jewish slurs at the rally came from only a handful of antisemitic agitators. Read more
US rushing air defences and munitions to Israel
The US military is “surging” fresh supplies of air defences, munitions and other security assistance to Israel to help it respond to an unprecedented weekend attack by Hamas, a senior US defence official says. Read more
Ambassador Amir Maimon vows to ensure and overcome after attack
October 10, 2023 by AAP
Israelis are banding together in a show of resilience after the Hamas attack left hundreds dead and thousands injured, the nation’s ambassador to Australia says.
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Hamas threatens to kill captives
The Israeli military says it has called up an unprecedented 300,000 reservists and is imposing a total blockade of the Gaza Strip in a sign it may be planning a ground assault in response to the devastating weekend attack by Hamas gunmen. Read more
Qatar wants to negotiate captured Israelis, jailed Palestinians swap
October 10, 2023 by AAP
Qatari mediators have held urgent calls with Hamas to try to negotiate freedom for Israeli women and children seized by the militant group and held in Gaza in exchange for the release of 36 Palestinian women and children from Israel’s prisons, a source briefed on the talks says. Read more
‘It’s a day of victory’: anti-Israel comments condemned
Pro-Palestinian rallies in Sydney celebrating attacks on Israel as acts of “courage” and “resistance” have been condemned by the nation’s leaders. Read more
US to send military ships, aircraft closer to Israel
October 9, 2023 by AAP
The United States will send multiple military ships and aircraft closer to Israel as a show of support, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says. Read more
Race to confirm welfare of Australians in war zone
October 9, 2023 by AAP
Australia does not need to increase security after an “abhorrent” attack by Islamist group Hamas on Israel as the government works to determine if any citizens have been caught up in the conflict, the prime minister says. Read more
Assault planned to spread to West Bank and Jerusalem
October 8, 2023 by AAP
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said the assault that had begun in Gaza would spread to the West Bank and Jerusalem. Read more
Israel: 9:20pm report
October 7, 2023 by AAP
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing more than 20 people in a surprise assault that combined gunmen penetrating into Israeli towns with a barrage of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip. Read more
Hamas launches major rocket strike against Israel
The elusive leader of the military wing of Hamas says the armed group has launched a new military operation against Israel. Read more
‘People want to kill me’: Thorpe hits out at Nazi video
October 5, 2023 by AAP
A defiant Senator Lidia Thorpe says she is not scared and has vowed to keep speaking out as she responded to a disturbing video by far-right extremists. Read more
Neo-nazis and extremists a concern ahead of voice vote
October 5, 2023 by AAP
Far-right extremism, neo-Nazis and racist hatred have become a growing concern as the Indigenous voice referendum looms. Read more
David Southwick defends real estate portfolio
October 2, 2023 by AAP
The Victorian opposition’s new cost of living spokesman has defended stepping into the role while having interests in 17 properties. Read more
Canada PM apologises after MPs praise Nazi veteran
September 28, 2023 by AAP
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has formally apologised after the Speaker of the House of Commons praised a Nazi veteran in the chamber while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was present. Read more
Canada’s House speaker apologises for Nazi gaffe
September 26, 2023 by AAP
The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons has apologised for praising in parliament an individual who served in a Nazi unit during World War II. Read more
‘Positive, constructive meeting’ with Israeli FM: Wong
September 22, 2023 by AAP
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held a “very positive, constructive meeting” with her Israeli counterpart after Australia’s position returned to referencing “occupied Palestinian territories”. Read more
Fox sisters win kayak gold at world championships
September 20, 2023 by AAP
Australia’s women kayakers have won their first K1 team world championship gold with a near-perfect run at the Lee Valley White Water Centre in London. Read more
Jessica Fox targets three titles ahead of Paris Games
September 18, 2023 by AAP
Golden girl Jessica Fox is relishing a return to the scene of her first Olympic medal as she targets three titles and Paris quota spots in this week’s canoe slalom world championships in London. Read more
Letter shows Pope Pius XII likely knew of Nazi crimes
Newly discovered correspondence suggests that World War II-era Pope Pius XII had detailed information from a trusted German Jesuit that up to 6,000 Jews and Poles were being gassed each day in German-occupied Poland. Read more
Protests grip Israel ahead of judicial reform ruling
September 12, 2023 by AAP
There have been renewed protests in Israel on the day before an eagerly awaited court hearing on the government’s controversial judicial reform plans. Read more
Far-right activist performs Nazi salute outside Melbourne court
September 6, 2023 by AAP
A far-right activist performed a Nazi salute as he headed into court to admit twice driving while unlicensed. Read more
Jessica Fox follows gold with K1 silver in Spain
September 3, 2023 by AAP
Australian superstar Jessica Fox backed up her C1 gold medal a day earlier with silver in the women’s K1 at the ICF canoe slalom World Cup event in La Seu, Spain. Read more
