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Australia joins 142 nations in backing Palestinian statehood in UN vote

Australia joins 142 nations in backing Palestinian statehood in UN vote

In a day of high emotion at UN headquarters, Israel’s UN ambassador theatrically inserted a miniature copy of the charter into a transparent paper shredder.

  • by Matthew Knott and Rachel Clun

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US says Israel’s use of weapons may have violated international law

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
Australia set to back watered-down United Nations resolution on Palestine

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
‘We will fight with our fingernails’: Netanyahu says US threat won’t prevent Gaza offensive
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‘We will fight with our fingernails’: Netanyahu says US threat won’t prevent Gaza offensive

The Israeli PM’s comments indicate he might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of closest ally US to “achieve victory”.

  • by Joseph Krauss and Josef Federman
Thousands protest Eurovision as tensions over Israel escalate

Thousands protest Eurovision as tensions over Israel escalate

Israel is one of 16 countries vying for 10 slots in this weekend’s final. Singer Eden Golan was booed during dress rehearsal.

  • by Michael Idato
Police warn unis to break up protests as staffer threatens to burn camp
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Police warn unis to break up protests as staffer threatens to burn camp

Victoria Police told universities there is a strong likelihood of violence if they don’t break up pro-Palestine student encampments on their campuses, warning that agitators who are not students are inflaming tensions.

  • by Sherryn Groch and Chris Vedelago
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Sydney, Monash unis warn students as Dreyfus refuses legal advice

Sydney, Monash unis warn students as Dreyfus refuses legal advice

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus noted that people could make a complaint under the Racial Discrimination Act if they were concerned about phrases being used by protesters.

  • by James Massola, David Crowe, Daniella White and Sherryn Groch
Biden had hoped to send a quiet message, then Israel leaked it
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Analysis

Biden had hoped to send a quiet message, then Israel leaked it

The US decision to pause the delivery of bombs represents a significant turning point in its relationship with Israel. But it may not necessarily be a breaking point.

  • by Peter Baker
When uni students endorse terror, it’s time for political intervention
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Opinion

When uni students endorse terror, it’s time for political intervention

The university protests in Australia arising from the Israel-Gaza conflict have moved beyond a debate about free speech.

  • by David Crowe
Uni protests are messy, but they prove that campuses have come back to life
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Uni protests are messy, but they prove that campuses have come back to life

A sad legacy of lockdowns is that too many of us are unable to stop and listen to another side. But the noise of the encampments shows that campuses have come back to life.

  • by Alexandra Wake
‘Like a ghost town now’: Palestinians flee for safety amid Israel’s threat of Rafah invasion

‘Like a ghost town now’: Palestinians flee for safety amid Israel’s threat of Rafah invasion

Residents said tanks, which had moved in to take control of the crossing, had not entered built-up areas of the city and gun battles were still outside the city limits.

  • by Nidal al-Mughrabi and Hatem Khaled