Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Unacceptable’ pro-Palestine protesters ordered off Deakin campus
Despite the order, protesters at the Burwood encampment have refused to budge, arguing that their small protest is lawful.
- by Madeleine Heffernan and Paul Sakkal
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu and Hamas know this war is unwinnable. So how does it end?
With impossible war aims, neither side credibly can claim victory. So the conflict grinds on.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Israel
Sinwar drew up the attack that started the war in Gaza. Now he’s key to ending it
Even as Israel attempts to kill the man it considers the architect of the October 7 attack, it has been forced to negotiate with him to free the remaining hostages.
- by Patrick Kingsley, Julian Barnes and Adam Rasgon
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Labor to unveil university racism review
Tuesday’s budget is expected to include new funding for an investigation of racism in higher education as two teals back Coalition calls for an antisemitism inquiry.
- by Paul Sakkal and Natassia Chrysanthos
Jerry Seinfeld’s support for Israel prompts Duke University speech walkout
Figures in robes and caps, some waving Palestinian flags, were seen filing out of crowds of graduates assembled in the North Carolina university’s football stadium.
- by Julia Harte
A Trump trial. Raging wars. Campus protests. Is everything ‘on fire’?
Most Americans say they’re unhappy with the direction of the country, but they’re generally satisfied with their personal lives.
- by Reis Thebault and Hannah Natanson
Hamas says hostage killed, Israel expands Rafah plans despite Biden’s warning
Israel has ordered new evacuations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah in defiance of growing pressure from close ally the United States and others.
- by Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Mednick and Samy Magdy
Israel orders evacuations in Rafah as it prepares to expand its offensive
The UN has warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah would cripple humanitarian operations and cause a disastrous surge in civilian casualties.
- by Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Mednick and Samy Magdy
‘We did not reward Hamas’: Penny Wong defends United Nations vote backing Palestinian statehood
In a rare public display of disunity on foreign affairs, Labor MP Josh Burns said Jewish Australians would feel more isolated as a result of the vote.
- by Matthew Knott and Rachel Clun
US says Israel’s use of weapons may have violated international law
The findings risk further souring ties with Israel at a time when the allies are increasingly at odds over Israel’s plans to strike Rafah.
- by Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis
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United Nations
Australia set to back watered-down United Nations resolution on Palestine
Australian government sources said a watered-down version of the motion contained major concessions by the Palestinians and Arab nations.
- by James Massola and Matthew Knott