Middle East conflict live updates:Israeli airstrikes continue to batter Beirut on October 7 anniversary;DFAT hits back at Iran for summoning ambassador

Middle East conflict live updates:Israeli airstrikes continue to batter Beirut on October 7 anniversary;DFAT hits back at Iran for summoning ambassador

As Israelis gathered to remember those killed and abducted on October 7 last year,intense fighting continued across the Middle East.

  • byOlivia Ireland andEllen Connolly

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‘We are the lions’:Why these Israelis are staying in their border homes despite Hezbollah rockets

‘We are the lions’:Why these Israelis are staying in their border homes despite Hezbollah rockets

As life on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon continues against a background of rocket fire,we speak to residents who are determined to stay.

  • byMatthew Knott andKate Geraghty
October 7 anniversary as it happened:Vigils,rallies held in Sydney one year after Hamas’ attacks on Israel

October 7 anniversary as it happened:Vigils,rallies held in Sydney one year after Hamas’ attacks on Israel

Follow live coverage of vigils and rallies across Sydney to mark October 7.

  • byJessica McSweeney
‘Civilisation versus barbarism’:Standing ovation for Dutton at Jewish vigil

‘Civilisation versus barbarism’:Standing ovation for Dutton at Jewish vigil

Thousands of people from Sydney’s Jewish community have gathered in a solemn vigil to commemorate the October 7 attacks.

  • byBen Cubby
Middle East conflict live updates:Anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel amid rising tensions across the region

Middle East conflict live updates:Anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel amid rising tensions across the region

Israeli airstrikes continue to batter Beirut’s suburbs in the most intense bombardment of the Lebanese capital since Israel escalated its campaign against Hezbollah.

  • byOlivia Ireland
Days ago,these young lovers became engaged. Now he’s flying to Sydney without her

Days ago,these young lovers became engaged. Now he’s flying to Sydney without her

They were nicknamed the “war couple” by family members celebrating their engagement. They may never see each other again.

  • byRiley Walter
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Melbourne pro-Palestine protest as it happened:Four arrested during protest as war in Middle East intensifies

Melbourne pro-Palestine protest as it happened:Four arrested during protest as war in Middle East intensifies

Thousands attended a pro-Palestine protest and march in Melbourne today,with police arresting four people for public order offences.

  • byCaroline Schelle
The day that turned their lives to rubble:The escape of three families from Gaza

The day that turned their lives to rubble:The escape of three families from Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza have long experienced violence from Israeli forces,but the war after October 7 has been unlike anything they’ve lived through. These are the stories of three families who fled to Australia this year.

  • bySophie Aubrey
Israel-Iran conflict live updates:Beirut comes under heavy missile fire;Australians urged to leave Lebanon

Israel-Iran conflict live updates:Beirut comes under heavy missile fire;Australians urged to leave Lebanon

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.

  • byEllen Connolly andMichaela Whitbourn
Illegal,indecent or essential:What happened to Australians’ right to protest?

Illegal,indecent or essential:What happened to Australians’ right to protest?

As political debate reignites over October 7 protests and free speech,some seek to draw distinctions between the right to protest and what is right.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Iran’s leader warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him,sources say

Iran’s leader warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him,sources say

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is now deeply worried about Israeli infiltration of senior government ranks in Tehran,three Iranian sources said.

  • bySamia Nakhoul andLaila Bassam