10 h. ago Israeli minister launches settlement plan to ‘bury’ Palestinian statehood

The long-delayed settlement would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, which the UN warned would “put an end to prospects of a two-state solution”.

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50 h. ago Middle Eastern restaurant turned away people wearing Palestinian scarves

Seven people have said Merivale’s Jimmy’s Falafel refused them entry after last weekend’s Harbour Bridge protest.

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53 h. ago Voices from Gaza: Hear messages to Albanese saying ‘we have no time’

Three Gazans speak about the Australian government’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood and how little it means for those on the ground.

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53 h. ago ‘We have no time’: Listen to the voices from Gaza send a message to Albanese

Three Gazans speak about the Australian government’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood and how little it means for those on the ground.

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60 h. ago What Albanese must do following his move on Palestinian statehood

The Albanese government joins the push for a two-state solution in the Middle East.

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3 d. ago Future metro rail extensions in Sydney kicked further down track

Premier Chris Minns has warned that the state will need financial assistance if hugely expensive metro extensions are to become a reality.

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3 d. ago Story Bridge march rejected by police, organisers determined to go ahead

It would be the biggest-ever march in Brisbane for the cause, if crowd estimates were accurate, and comes after about 100,000 protested on Sydney’s Harbour Bridge.

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3 d. ago Albanese accuses Netanyahu of being in ‘denial’ about consequences of war in Gaza

Israel lashed Australia’s decision as a reward for Hamas, citing a claim from the group’s leader that recognising Palestine was one of the “fruits” of the October 7 attack.

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3 d. ago Macron backs Albanese on Palestinian statehood in face of sharp criticism from Israel

Israel lashed Australia’s decision as a reward for Hamas, citing a claim from the group’s leader that recognising Palestine was one of the “fruits” of the October 7 attack.

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3 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Albanese announces plan to recognise Palestinian state; Jewish, Palestinian groups, opposition, Netanyahu slam Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia intends to recognise Palestinian statehood.

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4 d. ago Benjamin Netanyahu says it's "shameful" that Australia joins others on Palestinian statehood

The Israeli PM said these remarks at a press conference in Israel.

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4 d. ago Shameful? Israeli PM slams Australia for decision it has not made

Benjamin Netanyahu assumes Anthony Albanese will recognise Palestinian statehood. With his sharp and emotive jab at Australia, he may even help it happen.

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7 d. ago Premier criticises plans for Story Bridge Palestine march, but leaves call to police

Police are assessing plans for the Story Bridge to be shut for a march mirroring the protest on the Sydney Harbour Bridge last weekend.

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7 d. ago Brisbane news live: Plan to shut Story Bridge for Palestine protest | What new footpath decking will look like

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7 d. ago Brisbane news live: Media identity’s family flees blaze | Plan to shut Story Bridge for Palestine protest | What the new Story Bridge footpath decking will look like

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7 d. ago Brisbane news live: Plan to shut Story Bridge for Palestine protest | What the new Story Bridge footpath decking will look like

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8 d. ago Brisbane news recap: State and teachers return to the bargaining table | $441m maintenance backlog in state schools | Man dies in late

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8 d. ago Brisbane news live: State and teachers return to the bargaining table | $441m maintenance backlog in state schools | Man dies in late

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8 d. ago Brisbane news live: Qld education minister talks following strike | Man dies in late

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9 d. ago PM speaks with Palestinian Authority amid calls to recognise statehood

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a rare phone call with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, promising to meet with him on the sidelines of a crucial global leaders’ meeting next month.

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