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Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong

Tension over Middle East fuels fears of local violence

Australia has been warned to brace for the possibility of opportunistic violence as tensions rise over conflict in Israel and Gaza.

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation director-general Mike Burgess said events in the Middle East were resonating with Australians with rallies and protests expected to continue, but the national terrorism threat level remained "possible".

"I remain concerned about the potential for opportunistic violence with little or no warning," he said on Thursday.

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