NSW Police have praised the conduct of the overwhelming majority of 10,000 people estimated to have turned out to march at a pro-Palestine rally.
Pro-Palestine protests will go ahead in Sydney’s CBD today. Our journalists and photographers are on the ground and will provide updates throughout the day.
The use of force to generate favourable changes has never paid off in the Middle East,but an uncontrollable explosion can still be avoided.
Australians traumatised by Israel’s missile strikes on Lebanon have landed in Cyprus after fleeing war-torn Beirut on two hastily convened rescue flights.
The region has erupted since the October 7 last year,but these conflicts are as old as the prophets.
The US military said it carried out 15 strikes against targets linked to Iran-aligned Houthi fighters in Yemen.
Israeli strikes continue to rock Lebanon as Iran’s supreme leader expresses solidarity with Hezbollah and warns of further attacks against Israel. Follow our live coverage.
As Anthony Albanese tried to focus on domestic affairs,world leaders including the UK’s Keir Starmer were addressing their nations about the Middle East.
Use our interactive to read what candidates in Greater Melbourne said when asked if councils should make statements on social issues along with managing roads,rates and rubbish.
Explosions have been reported near Beirut’s airport,which could close at any time,frustrating the government’s plans to help Australians flee.
The Middle East remains on high alert as the Israeli military orders evacuations from dozens of Lebanese towns and continues to bombard targets in Beirut.