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Repatriation flights from Lebanon have arrived in Australia
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Repartriation flights from Lebanon have started arriving in Australia

Repatriation flights from Lebanon have arrived in Australia, as foreign officials urge Australians to leave the conflict-battered country.

The Israel-Hamas war began a year ago, sparking a broader conflict in the Middle East
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A snapshot of the past year in the Middle East: Israel-Hamas war

It’s one year since Hamas launched a wide-scale attack on southern Israel, sparking a broader conflict in the Middle East.

Iran launched a missile attack on Israel
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Iran has launched a direct missile attack at Israel

Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel, sparking fears of a broader direct conflict between two countries.

Israel airstrikes targeting Hebzollah has killed 500 people
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Israel airstrikes targeting Hezbollah kill nearly 500 people

Israel airstrikes targeting Hebzollah has killed 500 people in the deadliest strike in decades across the Israeli-Lebanon border.

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UN votes to urge Israel to end occupation of Palestine

Australia abstained from a UN vote urging Israel to end its occupation of Palestine, which was overwhelmingly supported.

A walkie talkie blast attack has swept through Lebanon
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A walkie talkie blast attack has targeted Hezbollah members

A walkie talkie blast attack has swept through Lebanon targeting Hezbollah members, a day after a similiar low-tech device – pagers – exploded.

A walkie talkie blast attack has swept through Lebanon
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Deadly pager explosions have targeted Hezbollah militants

Deadly pager explosions have targeted Hezbolllah militants in Lebanon, killing at least nine people and injuring roughly 3,000 others.

Protesters have marched across Israel demanding a hostage deal
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Protesters in Israel are calling for an immediate hostage deal

Protesters have marched across Israel demanding a hostage deal, after six Israelis abducted on 7 October were found dead in Gaza.

Hezbollah and Israel have engaged in cross-border strikes, marking a major escalation in the regional conflict
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Cross-border strikes between Hezbollah and Israel mark major escalation

Hezbollah and Israel have engaged in cross-border strikes, marking a major escalation in the regional conflict.

Funeral ceremony for the people killed during missile attack at Golan Heights
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Golan Heights attacked, Israel says Hezbollah responsible

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to grow following an attack on the Golan Heights. Hezbollah denies responsibility.

Australia is taking legal action against the Taliban in the World Court for violating women's rights.
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What are sanctions and when does the Australian Government use them?

Foreign minister Penny Wong has announced sanctions on seven Israeli individuals and one group, so what are sanctions?

Fumes and smoke over Jerusalem from a distant view.
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Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel reach critical stage

Since October, Hezbollah says it has fired over 2,000 rockets into Israel. Israel has also launched rockets but has not officially confirmed the number.

Footage shows wounded Palestinian man strapped to Israeli military vehicle.
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The IDF is investigating after it strapped a Palestinian man to a military vehicle

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed its soldiers strapped a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of a military vehicle.

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Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu faces potential ousting

Protests sparked across Israel after Netanyahu Government dissolves war cabinet
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Protests across Israel after war cabinet dissolves

Protests sparked across Israel after Netanyahu Government dissolves war cabinet, triggering calls for an election.

The UN's highest court, the International Court of Justice, has ordered Israel to halt its military offensive in Rafah, southern Gaza.
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The ICJ has ordered Israel to stop its Rafah offensive

The UN’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, has ordered Israel to halt its military offensive in Rafah, southern Gaza.

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Israeli and Hamas leaders face International Criminal Court arrest warrants

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced its seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes.

The U.S. has threatened to suspend weapons shipments to Israel if it launches a full-scale invasion of Rafah.
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U.S. threatens weapons shipments will stop if Israel launches major invasion of Rafah

The U.S. has threatened to suspend weapons shipments to Israel if it launches a full-scale invasion of Rafah.

Al Jazeera's news website and broadcasts have been blocked in Israel.
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Al Jazeera ordered to shut down its operations in Israel

Israel has ordered international news service Al Jazeera to shut down its operations in the country.

Iran launched a wave of airstrikes on Israel, although it caused little damage.
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Israel says it “thwarted” Iran’s wave of airstrikes

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said about 99% of the air missiles and drones were intercepted.

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Australian among seven aid workers killed by Israeli airstrike

“Zomi” Franckom and six other aid workers were killed in an Israeli air strike, prompting a swift condemnation from the Australian Government.

Iran has accused Israel of striking its embassy in Syria
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Israel accused of striking Iran’s commanders in Syria

Iran has accused Israeli forces of launching a strike on its embassy in Syria, leaving about seven people dead.

South Africa has brought a genocide case against Israel in the World Court.
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Israel faces genocide case in the World Court

South Africa has accused Israel of committing and failing to prevent genocide in Gaza, which Israel has denied in the top UN court.

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Around 100 killed in two explosions in Iran

Two explosions set off near burial site in Iran have left at least 95 people dead, which the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for.

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Australia votes for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

153 countries have voted for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, as the death toll mounts from the conflict.

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What’s happened since the Israel Hamas temporary ceasefire ended?

Last Friday, the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended, lasting a total of seven days.

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The latest in Israel and Gaza

Gaza humanitarian pauses
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Israel agrees to humanitarian pauses in Gaza

Israel has agreed to daily, four-hour humanitarian pauses to allow civilians in Gaza to flee south.

10,000 reported dead in Gaza
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Death toll in Gaza has reportedly passed 10,000

It has been one month since Hamas launched its October 7 attack on Israel. Since that time, the death toll has reportedly passed 10,000 people in Gaza, and at least 1,400 people in Israel.

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Israel launches ground attack on Gaza amid humanitarian fears

Israel’s military intensified its bombing of Gaza over the weekend and launched a ground attack for the first time since declaring war.

Israeli bombardments in Gaza following Hamas October 7 attack
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Australian politicians respond to the conflict in Israel and Gaza

Australian politicians have had varied responses to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, as the Government officially calls for “humanitarian pauses” following the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October.

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Israel-Hamas update: aid trucks arrive in Gaza

About 34 trucks carrying humanitarian supplies have recently entered Gaza. It comes over two weeks since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel

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20 trucks will deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza

20 trucks of humanitarian aid will be granted entry to Gaza from Egypt in the coming days, after the U.S. brokered a deal between Israel and Egypt.

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Hundreds of Palestinians killed in blast on Gaza hospital

Overnight, at least 300 Palestinians, including children, were killed when a rocket hit Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza.

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Israel’s govt to continue Gaza siege until hostages are returned

The Israeli Government says it will continue its siege, blocking the passage of food, water and power into Gaza, until hostages captured by Hamas are returned.

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The world’s response to war in Israel and Gaza

Over 2,000 people have been killed in Israel and Gaza in recent days. Here’s how the world’s responded to the conflict.

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Hamas has launched a surprise attack on Israel

On Saturday, Hamas launched a surprise, wide-scale attack on Israel, including both missile attacks and on-the-ground advances.

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Malka Leifer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison

The former principal of a school in Melbourne has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.

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Why Israel is protesting

Protests and strikes have continued in Israel this week in response to judicial reforms that will limit the powers of its Supreme Court. The reform passed despite fierce opposition, both in the parliament and on the streets. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s led to this point, and what’s going to happen next.

Protests in Israel over a plan to reduce court powers
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Why are half a million people protesting in Israel?

More than half a million people have joined protests in Israel over a plan to reduce court powers proposed by the Netanyahu Government.

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