Mohamad managed to flee Lebanon for Sydney. It would take weeks for his fiancee to join him

Mohamad managed to flee Lebanon for Sydney. It would take weeks for his fiancee to join him

After war forced Mohamad and Sahar to opposite sides of the world,the two are rebuilding their life from inside a Sydney garage.

  • byRiley Walter

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Powerful Israeli strikes on the heart of Beirut kill at least 20

Powerful Israeli strikes on the heart of Beirut kill at least 20

The once-rare attacks on the Lebanese capital have continued,with the fourth strike in a week leaving 20 dead and more than 60 injured.

  • byAbby Sewell andBassem Mroue
The International Criminal Court puts its reputation on trial by chasing Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court puts its reputation on trial by chasing Netanyahu

In issuing of arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister and his former defence minister puts at stake not just their fate but the reputation of the court itself.

  • byPaul Nuki
Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah spokesman in Beirut,dozens in Gaza

Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah spokesman in Beirut,dozens in Gaza

Mohammed Afif had been especially visible after all-out war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah in September.

  • byFadi Tawil,Bassem Mroue andWafaa Shurafa
Australia backs UN vote on ‘permanent sovereignty’ for Palestinians

Australia backs UN vote on ‘permanent sovereignty’ for Palestinians

Australia broke with the US and Israel in two UN votes on Thursday – the latest in a series of votes that have angered local pro-Israel groups in Australia.

  • byMatthew Knott
Israel prepares Lebanon ceasefire plan as ‘gift’ to Trump,officials say

Israel prepares Lebanon ceasefire plan as ‘gift’ to Trump,officials say

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be aiming for a temporary agreement with Biden still in office,leaving a final settlement for Trump to take credit for,say analysts.

  • byShira Rubin,Suzan Haidamous andJohn Hudson
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US won’t halt any weapons to Israel over Gaza humanitarian aid situation

US won’t halt any weapons to Israel over Gaza humanitarian aid situation

The US says Israel has made good but limited progress in increasing the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Netanyahu approved pager attacks against Hezbollah,spokesman says

Netanyahu approved pager attacks against Hezbollah,spokesman says

The Israeli leader personally signed off on the September attacks which dealt a major blow to the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon.

  • bySamy Magdy,Wafaa Shurafa andKareem Chehayeb
Ceasefire talks break down amid claims Hamas has been kicked out of Qatar

Ceasefire talks break down amid claims Hamas has been kicked out of Qatar

Officials have reportedly told the listed terror organisation it will have to leave the country if it isn’t ready to engage in serious negotiations.

  • byWafaa Shurafa,Sam Magdy andMatthew Lee
Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza forcing more families out

Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza forcing more families out

Palestinian officials say Israel is carrying out a plan of “ethnic cleansing”. Israel denies claims that residents won’t ever be able to return to their homes.

  • byNidal al-Mughrabi
Protests across Israel after Netanyahu sacks popular defence minister

Protests across Israel after Netanyahu sacks popular defence minister

The dismissal of Yoav Gallant comes as Israel is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts.

  • byJosef Federman