‘We support action’: PM backs in US strikes on Iran

In his first public comments since America targeted three Iranian nuclear sites, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for de-escalation. Read more

Australia deploys military to help Middle East evacuees

Australian military forces are being set up to support evacuations from Israel and Iran, after US President Donald Trump gave Iran an ultimatum. Read more

Israel helping evacuate Australians amid Iran conflict

Australians have started fleeing Israel in the face of Iranian missile strikes and threats while others are vowing to remain, despite the danger. Read more

‘Fastest way out’: Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions

Australia’s foreign minister has called for Iran to come to the negotiating table in its conflict with Israel, saying the country’s nuclear program should stop. Read more

Sanctions backlash adds to ‘uncertainty’ with US

Australia could question its future co-operation with the US after a decision to sanction Israeli government ministers was condemned by an American official. Read more

Australia accuses Israel of politicising aid in Gaza

Penny Wong has joined a host of foreign ministers calling on Israel to allow full humanitarian aid including food and medicine into the besieged Gaza Strip. Read more

Danger signals flashing

Recent developments are triggering danger signals for Israel and Diaspora Jewish communities alike. Read more

Neo-Nazi group sanctioned in bid to block antisemitism

Stopping radicalisation and curbing antisemitism and hate have led to counter-terrorism sanctions on a neo-Nazi group that promotes racial violence. Read more

Wong backs court’s independence over Israeli PM warrant

Australia is defending an international court after it issued warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant. Read more

Knesset passes legislation banning UNRWA

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Coalition ‘extreme’ for being against US on ceasefire

The federal coalition has been criticised as being “extreme” for its stance against a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, leaving it at odds with Australia’s allies. Read more

Jewish community defiant as October 7 remembered

Australia’s Jewish community say they remain defiant and united as thousands gathered 12 months on from the October 7 attacks by Hamas. Read more

Moving Oct 7 commemoration in Melbourne

About 8,000 community members joined Zionism Victoria’s ‘Illuminate October’ commemoration in Moorabbin which commenced with the Walk of Light lantern procession. Read more

Australia condemns cycle of vengeance in Middle East

Penny Wong has called for restraint amid escalating violence in the Middle East, as Palestinian and Jewish groups prepare to commemorate deadly events. Read more

Israel confirms killing 19 terrorists in airstrike, denies wider casualty claims

An Israeli airstrike killed 19 terrorists in a Hamas command centre inside a mosque located in a Gaza City school compound, the Israel Defence Forces said on Saturday night. Read more

Eulogies

The accepted protocol when speaking at a funeral is to praise the deceased’s achievements and overlook any negative traits. Read more

Middle East ceasefire ‘never more urgent’: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East following talks with her US counterpart. Read more

‘Serious failures’ led Israel to strike aid workers

Serious errors, exacerbated by confirmation bias, led Israel to launch an airstrike on a humanitarian convoy that killed an Australian aid worker and six colleagues, government advice has found. Read more

“A sad and shameful day for all Australians” 

Australia’s support of a UN resolution on Palestine will help to broker peace, the foreign minister says, but a Labor MP argues it will leave Jewish Australians isolated. Read more

PM backs two-state solution after statehood debate

Anthony Albanese has reiterated calls for a two-state solution in the Middle East, following comments from Foreign Minister Penny Wong suggesting the government could recognise Palestinian statehood. Read more

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks

Australia has unfrozen aid to a United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees after security advice, following accusations some staff helped attack Israel. Read more

Malaysia slams West for failing to stand up for Gaza

Malaysia has urged Australia to reinstate funding to a United Nations organisation helping Palestinians in Gaza and condemn human rights violations with the same consistency it has against Russia. Read more

Australia warns Israel, reveals anti-UN misinformation

Australia has found multiple instances of misinformation regarding a United Nations organisation helping Palestinian refugees that Israel wants disbanded.
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Donors to UN agency in Gaza ‘need confidence’: Wong

Australia’s foreign minister has spoken of the need to support Palestinian refugees as she looks to unfreeze funding for the United Nations organisation responsible. Read more

Penny Wong speaks with UN about frozen aid for Gaza

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has spoken with the head of the UN Palestinian refugee relief agency weeks after Australia froze aid. Read more

Penny Wong highlights UNRWA’s importance noted after funding stripped

As children are pushed to starvation in Palestine, Australia must remember why previous governments have funded the United Nation’s refugee relief agency, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says. Read more

From Paris to The Hague

“From Paris to the Hague sees the return of the same old plague.” Read more

Penny Wong: decision not to visit the Oct 7 sites ” insulting and deeply concerning”

Australia’s Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong is visiting Israel and will not be inspecting the kibbutzim, targets of the October 7 massacre. Read more

Penny Wong plans to visit Israel within weeks

Penny Wong will make a visit to the Middle East within weeks, following a bipartisan delegation travelling to Israel. Read more

Albanese welcomes hostage exchange: deal delayed

Anthony Albanese has backed a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, just as the brokered deal was set back with the release of hostages delayed. Read more

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