Yesterday
- Analysis
- Analysis
National security wolves howl at moon over Red Sea warship
Cries of outrage over the decision not to deploy to the Middle East are obscuring questions about Australia’s basic defence capabilities.
- James Curran
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PM offers diplomats against Red Sea attacks, no ships
The stance was immediately slammed by the Coalition as weak, out of step with allies, and deaf to the broader inflationary threat posed by the Houthi attacks.
- Jacob Greber and Matthew Cranston
West warns Houthis as US looks to expand Red Sea force
A surge in its harassment of merchant shipping in the Red Sea by the Houthi militant group has driven a rise in oil prices and raised concerns about global trade.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston
Red Sea chaos has shippers bracing for weeks without key route
Naval convoys shepherding ships through the perilous stretch of water could offer some protection, but it’s not straightforward.
- Alex Longley and Jack Wittels
This Month
Albanese condemns antisemitism amid protests outside Lowy event
The prime minister reiterated his firm opposition to antisemitism in a speech to the Lowy Institute on Tuesday night, as Pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied outside.
- Jacob Greber and Emma Connors
Freight, oil climb as Red Sea attacks shut down shipping
Intensifying attacks from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea hastened a US-led response to a dangerous escalation of the Gaza war that threatens global trade.
- Jenny Wiggins, Jacob Greber, Sarah Jones and Mark Mulligan
- Analysis
- Analysis
Is Australia’s delay on US warship request dithering or prudent?
The opposition accuses the government of dithering. But it would be a dangerous mission, and there are powerful historical precedents.
- James Curran
Shipping giants halt Red Sea route in blow to global trade
Maersk, the world’s second-biggest container shipper, and Hapag-Lloyd will not use the vital trade route after missile attacks made it unsafe for vessels.
- Updated
- Alaric Nightingale and Sanne Wass
Israeli forces target Hamas leader in south Gaza offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said forces were encircling Yahya Sinwar’s house in Khan Younis, as fierce fighting raged in the southern Gaza city.
- Updated
- Bassam Masoud and Nidal al-Mughrabi
Antisemitism is tarnishing nation, mining boss warns
Criticism of Israel must start with recognition that Hamas is a terror group, Evolution boss Jake Klein says.
- Brad Thompson
- Opinion
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
What Kissinger would have advised on Israel-Hamas
The Australian government has been trying to balance domestic opinion, rather than articulate clear and simple objectives.
- Alexander Downer
- Opinion
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Why Israel should call for a permanent ceasefire
Wiping out Hamas is an unattainable goal, and getting stuck in Gaza would be a disaster.
- Thomas Friedman
November
Hostage families reveal what life was like in Hamas captivity
Children were threatened at gunpoint and food was scarce for the hostages released by Hamas in last week’s ceasefire.
- Nataliya Vasilyeva
Still ‘searching’: Hamas yet to track down dozens of hostages
More than 40 Israelis are being held captive by groups in Gaza other than Hamas, Qatar’s prime minister says.
- Andrew England
‘We feel your pain’: Thorpe at Palestinian rally
Senior Labor minister Chris Bowen says freedom and security for Palestinians and Israel should be the goal; a pro-Jewish rally was held in Sydney, and Lidia Thorpe spoke at a pro-Palestinian protest in Melbourne. Follow updates here.
- Updated
- Maxim Shanahan
- Analysis
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel’s hostage deal means truce, not ceasefire
The Israeli government fears Hamas will drag out negotiations for future hostage releases for years.
- Anchal Vohra
Shaky truce holds in Gaza as Israel and Hamas prepare hostage return
Israeli forces and Hamas fighters formally began a four-day pause in fighting that would allow for the return of at least 50 hostages held by militants.
- Updated
- Wafaa Shurafa and Kareem Chehayeb
Netanyahu, Hamas chief indicate truce and hostage deal close
The news is the most optimistic signal so far of a deal to pause fighting and free captives held in Gaza.
- Updated
- Hiba Yazbek
US, Israel and Hamas close to deal for pause, release of hostages
The Washington Post reported the parties were close to a deal to release dozens of hostages held in Gaza, in exchange for a five day pause in fighting. How the day unfolded.
- Updated
- Maxim Shanahan
Largest Gaza hospital ‘not functioning’ amid Israeli assault
Hospitals in the north of the enclave, including al-Shifa, are blockaded by Israeli forces and barely able to care for those inside, according to medical staff.
- Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dan Williams
