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Far-right Israeli minister posts video of confrontation with imprisoned Palestinian leader
Itamar Ben-Gvir admonishes the man who many see as the future leader of the Palestinian Authority, in an encounter that the United Nations condemned as “disturbing”.
- by Sam Mednick
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Israeli minister launches settlement plan to ‘bury’ Palestinian statehood
The long-delayed settlement would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, which the UN warned would “put an end to prospects of a two-state solution”.
- by Rami Amichay and Alexander Cornwell
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Has state recognition changed the game in Gaza? Only for the deluded
Hamas is looking to claim a victory - any victory - after 22 months of conflict in Gaza. But this war can only be ended by Israel and its backers in the US.
- by Irris Makler
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
More than 100 humanitarian groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponisation’ of aid
As aid groups lash out at Israel over stranded supplies at the border, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeated the idea that Palestinians should simply leave Gaza.
- by David Crowe
Gunmen disguised as Gaza aid workers ‘eliminated’ in drone strike, Israel says
The IDF said it carried out the airstrike on a group using a World Central Kitchen branded-car after confirming with the US-based charity that the men had “no affiliation” with it.
- by Natalie Melzer
Mahmoud Abbas: Palestine’s future president – or yesterday’s man?
The 89-year-old was once seen as the man most likely to lead a future Palestinian state. Many Palestinians now see him as an irrelevance.
- by Tom Housden
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Two decades ago, Israel withdrew from Gaza. It has become a cautionary tale
Recognising a Palestinian state now, before necessary reforms, would guarantee the failures of the past are repeated and entrenched.
- by Jeremy Leibler
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Albanese accuses Netanyahu of being in ‘denial’ about consequences of war in Gaza
Israel lashed Australia’s decision as a reward for Hamas, citing a claim from the group’s leader that recognising Palestine was one of the “fruits” of the October 7 attack.
- by David Crowe and Olivia Ireland
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Albanese could make a difference on the ground in Gaza. He’s chosen not to
Australia must end arms and dual-use technology sales and co-operation with Israel, including revising or withdrawing from supply chains that feed Israel’s war machine.
- by Anas Iqtait
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu cares for nothing – except himself
He’s not troubled that civilians, or even hostages, are dying. Israel’s prime minister is making himself “untouchable” and there’s only one winner.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Recognising Palestine is a distraction. We need sanctions to stop my people being killed
While I watch my homeland be exterminated, recognition is as hollow as the condemnations Western leaders have offered as Israel’s crimes escalate.
- by Amal Naser