insert_link World Will the exploding pager attack be the spark that ignites an Israel-Hezbollah war? By Amin Saikal, Australian National University The alleged Israeli attack on members of Hezbollah via their pagers is another ominous development propelling the Middle East towards a full-scale regional war. It leaves Hezbollah with little option but to retaliate with the full support of the Iran-led “axis of resistance”. The sophistication and impact of targeting the pagers is unprecedented. The attack resulted in at least 11 deaths, […] todaySeptember 19, 2024 6
insert_link World Heartbreak has turned to rage in Israel. Can Benjamin Netanyahu survive the biggest challenge to his rule? By Ran Porat, Monash University Israelis are once again venting their anger over the failure of the government to reach a deal to release the hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza. Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across the country over the past couple days, with some gathering outside the homes of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US embassy. […] todaySeptember 4, 2024 10
insert_link World Biden reiterates “clear position” on Rafah in call with Nethanyahu todayApril 29, 2024 23
insert_link World U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a ‘mistake’ with his approach in Gaza 2 U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a 'mistake' with his approach in Gaza. President Biden is calling for a ceasefire and for Israel to allow more access for food and medicine. He's made the comments in an interview with Univision filmed days after several aid workers were killed in Gaza last week. todayApril 10, 2024 19
insert_link World White House says US and Israeli officials will discuss alternatives to Rafah offensive US President Joseph Biden says American and Israeli officials will meet to discuss alternatives to the military offensive that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to launch against Palestinians in Rafah. The move comes as President Biden is under growing pressure to withdraw his support for the Israeli leader over the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports. todayMarch 19, 2024 16
insert_link World Britain “Disappointed” by Netanyahu’s Opposition to Two State Solution The UK Prime Minister's office has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement opposing the future of a Palestinian State is "disappointing", and reaffirmed Britain's support for a 'two state solution' to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This follows disagreement between U.S. President Biden and Netanyahu over support for a two state solution. Simon Gaitán reports. todayJanuary 23, 2024 14
insert_link Opinion Pieces After 3 months of devastation in the Israel-Hamas war, is anyone ‘winning’? By Ian Parmeter, Australian National University The 19th century German war strategist and field marshal Helmuth von Moltke famously coined the aphorism “No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy”. His observation might well be applied to the tragedy we are witnessing in Gaza. Three months after the current conflict began, civilians have borne the brunt of the violence on both sides, with the deaths of more than […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 12