In pictures:On the ground in southern Israel
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In pictures:On the ground in southern Israel

Award-winning photographer Kate Geraghty has unparalleled experience in operating out of conflict zones over decades. Here are her images from southern Israel.

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Far from Hezbollah strongholds,a tiny body is found among the dead
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Far from Hezbollah strongholds,a tiny body is found among the dead

Matthew Knott and Kate Geraghty visit the north Lebanon village of Aitou,where at least 22 people were killed by a strike far from the Hezbollah strongholds.

  • byMatthew Knott andKate Geraghty
Netanyahu damaged by airstrikes on civilians and peacekeepers

Netanyahu damaged by airstrikes on civilians and peacekeepers

The Israeli government claims its bombing is targeted,but the collateral damage is undermining its cause.

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Strike in northern Lebanon kills more than a dozen
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Strike in northern Lebanon kills more than a dozen

An Israeli strike on a home in the village of Aitou has killed more than 20 people,with claims it was targeting a Hezbollah official visiting the residence. Matthew Knott and Kate Geraghty are in Lebanon.

US gives Israel 30 days to boost aid to Gaza;strike hits Beirut suburbs
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US gives Israel 30 days to boost aid to Gaza;strike hits Beirut suburbs

The United States has warned Israel could risk losing access to weapons funding unless aid is boosted.

  • byTara Copp,Lolita Balbor andMatthew Lee
The Australian politician in Lebanon speaking out against Hezbollah
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The Australian politician in Lebanon speaking out against Hezbollah

Two years ago,Ihab Matar was running a successful construction company and living in western Sydney. Now he’s a member of Lebanon’s parliament taking on Hezbollah.

  • byMatthew Knott andKate Geraghty
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Netanyahu agrees to limit strike on Iran:report
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Netanyahu agrees to limit strike on Iran:report

The Israeli prime minister has told the US he will strike military targets,not Iran’s oil infrastructure or nuclear installations,according to The Washington Post.

  • byArtorn Pookasook andMaya Gebeily
How much military support the US has given Israel over the last year

How much military support the US has given Israel over the last year

Washington has significantly bolstered military assistance funding sent to Israel and has approved more sales of arms and equipment to the country.

  • byAdam Taylor,Leo Sands,Kelly Kasulis Cho andAdela Suliman
Burke to sign off on every Gazan refugee granted new humanitarian visa

Burke to sign off on every Gazan refugee granted new humanitarian visa

Labor’s visa pathway for Palestinians fleeing the war gives the minister authority over who can apply.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Labor MP’s office vandalised with Hamas-linked symbol

Labor MP’s office vandalised with Hamas-linked symbol

Peter Khalil’s office has been branded with red paint,a “glory to the martyrs” slogan and foul-smelling liquid that was inserted through a vandalised door.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Protest too much:City leaders call out demonstration disruption

Protest too much:City leaders call out demonstration disruption

A year of pro-Palestinian protests in central Melbourne has prompted calls from mayoral aspirants for a change in approach.

  • byChip Le Grand