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Israel
Iran’s show of force has demonstrated that Israel is not invincible
This month’s military exchanges between Israel and Iran may have largely been a show of force, but they have sent a number of clear messages about any future conflict.
- by Amin Saikal
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The longer the war in Gaza goes on, the less safe Australians feel at home
Months of conflict in the Middle East are being felt in Australia as many people say the country is suffering more racism and religious intolerance.
- by David Crowe
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Sharemarket
What the Magnificent Seven’s $1.7 trillion meltdown tells us about the economy
The key question for investors is whether this is just a correction in what has been quite an ebullient market – or something more threatening.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Chalmers lists the five threats to the federal budget
The first threat, the treasurer will say, is rising global tensions, as he looks to repair the nation’s finances and reform the economy.
- by Shane Wright
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Explosions heard in Iran, air defence batteries fired, Israeli strikes reported
The Albanese government has urged Israel and Iran to prevent a “spiral of violence” as Australians are warned against travelling to Israel.
- by Matthew Knott
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel-Iran strikes, as it happened: Explosions in Iran amid heightened tensions in Middle East
Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, the American ABC News reported on Friday citing a US official. Follow our live coverage.
- by Jewel Topsfield and Chris Zappone
Explosions in Iran: What we know so far
Direct conflict between Iran and Israel threatens to elevate the regional conflict, and push it in unpredictable directions.
- by Chris Zappone
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Starvation is true horror. Sanctions against Israel are Australia’s only choice
To be morally consistent with previous actions and to uphold to amendments Wong herself pushed for, Australia must change its tune towards Israel.
- by Marc Purcell
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Currencies
Why the US dollar is setting off alarm bells around the world
Suddenly, tension and uncertainty have gripped financial markets, making them highly volatile.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Qantas’ Perth to London route changed to avoid Iranian airspace
The change in flight path is due to fears Iran is planning an imminent attack on Israel.
- by Holly Thompson
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
It’s great to hear talk of a two-state solution. Shame it’s fanciful
By all means, let’s talk about what appears to be the most viable option for achieving peace, but let’s not pretend it will ever happen.
- by David Leser