Sinwar drew up the attack that started the war in Gaza. Now he’s key to ending it

Sinwar drew up the attack that started the war in Gaza. Now he’s key to ending it

Even as Israel attempts to kill the man it considers the architect of the October 7 attack,it has been forced to negotiate with him to free the remaining hostages.

  • byPatrick Kingsley,Julian Barnes andAdam Rasgon

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Hamas says hostage killed,Israel expands Rafah plans despite Biden’s warning

Hamas says hostage killed,Israel expands Rafah plans despite Biden’s warning

Israel has ordered new evacuations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah in defiance of growing pressure from close ally the United States and others.

  • byWafaa Shurafa,Sam Mednick andSamy Magdy
‘We will fight with our fingernails’:Netanyahu says US threat won’t prevent Gaza offensive

‘We will fight with our fingernails’:Netanyahu says US threat won’t prevent Gaza offensive

The Israeli PM’s comments indicate he might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of closest ally US to “achieve victory”.

  • byJoseph Krauss andJosef Federman
Thousands protest Eurovision as tensions over Israel escalate

Thousands protest Eurovision as tensions over Israel escalate

Israel is one of 16 countries vying for 10 slots in this weekend’s final. Singer Eden Golan was booed during dress rehearsal.

  • byMichael Idato
Biden’s curb on bomb delivery could be a catalyst to end Rafah standoff

Biden’s curb on bomb delivery could be a catalyst to end Rafah standoff

The strength of the relationship between Biden’s administration and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is about to be tested to the utmost.

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When uni students endorse terror,it’s time for political intervention

When uni students endorse terror,it’s time for political intervention

The university protests in Australia arising from the Israel-Gaza conflict have moved beyond a debate about free speech.

  • byDavid Crowe
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‘Like a ghost town now’:Palestinians flee for safety amid Israel’s threat of Rafah invasion

‘Like a ghost town now’:Palestinians flee for safety amid Israel’s threat of Rafah invasion

Residents said tanks,which had moved in to take control of the crossing,had not entered built-up areas of the city and gun battles were still outside the city limits.

  • byNidal al-Mughrabi andHatem Khaled
Biden vows US will cut off weapons to Israel if it goes into Rafah

Biden vows US will cut off weapons to Israel if it goes into Rafah

The comments represent the most direct threat the president has made to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the war began on October 7.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
The world’s turned a blind eye,but I’ve seen Gaza’s horrors

The world’s turned a blind eye,but I’ve seen Gaza’s horrors

More than half a million children are sheltering in Rafah. Families I spoke to there as an Australian aid worker told me they were terrified,wondering how they will protect their kids.

  • bySacha Myers
Warning as universities refuse police help with pro-Palestine camps

Warning as universities refuse police help with pro-Palestine camps

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said police were having daily meetings with security staff,worried by a growing risk of violence.

  • byRobyn Grace
‘China played like a backbencher’:Xi’s self-serving push for peace in the Middle East

‘China played like a backbencher’:Xi’s self-serving push for peace in the Middle East

China is playing a calculated strategic game in the Middle East,positioning itself as a peace-brokering alternative to the US while having no real skin in the game,experts say.

  • byLisa Visentin