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21 Oct 1949
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Australia
Netanyahu accuses Australia’s PM of inaction in tackling antisemitism
After the Bondi Beach shooting, the Israeli PM said he warned Albanese months ago that Australia’s policy was ‘encouraging antisemitism’.
15 Dec 2025 - 2:41AM
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The emerging axis of lawlessness – the European Union, United States and Israel
14 Dec 2025 - 10:15PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel says it killed Hamas weapons chief in Gaza
14 Dec 2025 - 11:03AM
Donald Trump
Syria’s year of ‘epic’ transformation earns it Trump’s protection
Washington is lifting sanctions and has rebuked Israel for its attacks, as the US throws its weight behind Ahmed al-Sharaa’s administration.
13 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Thailand
‘May he rest in peace’: remains of last Thai hostage in Gaza repatriated
Sudthisak Rinthalak’s remains returned to Thailand after being held in Gaza since 2023, allowing his family to perform funeral rites.
10 Dec 2025 - 6:57PM
Israel-Gaza war
Trump UN envoy, EU chief in Jordan to discuss Gaza aid as Israel eyes next phase
Diplomatic visits to Jordan came as Israeli PM Netanyahu says the second phase of the US-sponsored ceasefire could begin soon.
8 Dec 2025 - 4:04PM
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Middle East
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct civilian talks in decades
Talks were held days after the first anniversary of the start of the fragile truce between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
4 Dec 2025 - 1:15PM
Middle East
‘No calm in Beirut’ as more Israeli strikes expected after Hezbollah ultimatum
Israel’s ultimatum to Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah by New Year’s Eve is more about political pressure than an invasion plan, analysts say.
2 Dec 2025 - 5:20PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Trump invites Netanyahu to White House as US warms to Syria’s president
Another invitation to Israel’s leader was issued after Syria’s president made a historic visit to the White House a few weeks ago.
2 Dec 2025 - 3:07PM
Israel
Israel’s Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon in corruption cases
The Israeli leader, who was indicted in 2019 on corruption charges, has long denied allegations against him.
1 Dec 2025 - 3:02PM
Israel-Gaza war
Egypt trains hundreds of Palestinian officers to police post-war Gaza
Palestinian movements have agreed to a force of around 10,000 officers but Israel opposes Hamas or Palestinian Authority involvement in Gaza.
30 Nov 2025 - 11:52AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israeli generals dismissed over failures from Hamas’ deadly attack
The firings come amid growing pressure for an inquiry and revelations of systemic military flaws to prevent the October 7, 2023, assault.
24 Nov 2025 - 8:00PM
Saudi Arabia
The China factor behind Trump’s decision to upgrade Saudi air power
The deal swaps F-35 jets for ‘guardrails’ on Chinese tech in the Gulf, analysts say – with Israel assured its military edge is safe.
24 Nov 2025 - 5:30PM
Israel-Gaza war
Hezbollah military chief killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
Israel’s prime minister said Hezbollah’s Haytham Tabtabai was leading efforts to rebuild the militant group’s strength.
24 Nov 2025 - 2:03PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israeli air strikes kill at least 20 in Gaza, in latest test of ceasefire
The military says it was responding to a gunman crossing into Israeli-held territory, but Hamas called the allegation ‘an excuse to kill’.
23 Nov 2025 - 10:02AM
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Flawed US Gaza peace plan is better than more Palestinian suffering
The US-backed resolution offers a glimmer of hope and perhaps temporary relief, but it is no solution to Israel’s illegal occupation.
21 Nov 2025 - 6:45AM
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Israel-Gaza war
UN Security Council approves Trump plan for the future of Gaza
There were 13 votes in favour of the Gaza resolution, but both Russia and China abstained.
18 Nov 2025 - 5:17PM
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Netanyahu faces backlash for leading Israel’s October 7 probe
Critics claim the probe lacks independence, and that Netanyahu is evading responsibility by overseeing the probe himself.
18 Nov 2025 - 3:04AM
Germany
In policy reversal, Germany to lift restrictions on Israeli arms exports
The decision was based on a stabilised ceasefire with Hamas, and the flow of humanitarian aid, a government spokesman said.
17 Nov 2025 - 7:58PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills Hezbollah operative amid tensions with UN peacekeepers
Strike kills a school principal with Hezbollah links on the same day Israeli forces mistakenly fired near UN peacekeepers.
17 Nov 2025 - 4:58PM
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Israel
Netanyahu faces backlash over US-backed statement on Palestinian independence
The statement indicating support for a pathway to a Palestinian state infuriated Netanyahu’s conservative and ultranationalist allies.
17 Nov 2025 - 6:23AM
Middle East
‘Head in the sand’: Palestinian leader Abbas, 90, struggles for role in Gaza
Abbas has become a ‘liability’ and his weakness has left Palestinians leaderless, critics say, at a time when they face an existential crisis.
15 Nov 2025 - 7:10PM
Israel-Gaza war
Hamas tightens grip on Gaza despite Trump’s ceasefire plan
Hamas reasserts control in Gaza with price controls and fees, raising doubts over Trump’s transition plan and its promise to disarm and step down.
14 Nov 2025 - 8:39PM
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Israel
Israeli settlers torch West Bank mosque sparking US concern
Israeli settlers torched a mosque, defacing it with hateful graffiti, prompting rare condemnations from officials amid rising tensions.
14 Nov 2025 - 12:15AM
Israel
Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu, sparking concerns over US influence
Trump wrote to Isaac Herzog claiming the case against Netanyahu was a ‘political, unjustified prosecution’, defending his long-time ally.
12 Nov 2025 - 10:32PM
Israel-Gaza war
Unicef says Israel denying entry to baby milk formula, vaccines for Gaza children
Israel claims to allow food, water, and medical supplies into Gaza, while accusing Hamas of stealing humanitarian aid, which Hamas denies.
12 Nov 2025 - 12:00AM
Israel-Gaza war
Gaza risks permanent partition between Israel and Hamas as Trump plan falters
Gaza reconstruction may be limited to Israeli-controlled areas, risking long-term division and placing Palestinian sovereignty in limbo.
11 Nov 2025 - 7:44PM
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Kazakhstan
Why did Kazakhstan join the Abraham Accords if Israel wasn’t the reason?
It’s all part of the ‘Great Game 2.0’, with Kazakhstan seeing the US as a hedge against China and Russia’s influence, analysts say.
10 Nov 2025 - 5:06PM
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