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Russia's Iranian drones complicate Israel's balancing act

The Iranian-made drones that Russia sent slamming into central Kyiv this week are complicating Israel's balancing act between Russia and the West

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Australia Drops Recognition of Jerusalem as Capital of Israel

Australia announced Tuesday it would no longer recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a decision that was welcomed by Palestinians but condemned by Israelis. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Jerusalem's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, reversing a decision by the previous conservative government.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Australia has changed its stance on Israel's capital city — this is why it's proved controversial

Jerusalem may be about 14,000 kilometres away from Canberra, but its "status" as the capital of Israel continues to court controversy. Here's why.

ABC News

Australia's reversal on recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital is simply a return to status quo

The Albanese Labor government’s decision to reverse its predecessor’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has elicited a predictable reaction from Israel and its supporters in Australia.

The Conversation

Labor MP 'hurt' by Jerusalem reversal

Australia's decision to reverse recognising West Jerusalem as Israel's capital has been criticised for the handling and timing of the announcement.

AAP

Israel’s Netanyahu Makes Pre-election Pitch with Memoir

Former Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu released his memoir Tuesday, reaffirming an ambition to return to power in the coming elections and retracing his up-and-down relations with US presidents. Netanyahu, also commonly known as Bibi, is Israel's longest-serving prime minister, with a first term from 1996 to 1999 and an unprecedented…

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Hamas Delegation to Visit Syria after Shunning Assad for Years

Hamas leaders will visit Syria on Wednesday, in a move by the Palestinian group to rebuild ties after shunning President Bashar al-Assad for years over his violent crackdown on protests. Normalizing ties with Assad's government could help restore Hamas's inclusion in a so-called "axis of resistance" against Israel, which also…

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Lebanese President Calls on TotalEnergies to Start Drilling after Deal with Israel

Lebanese President Michel Aoun called on TotalEnergies to quickly start drilling in block 9 in the Mediterranean Sea. The Lebanese Presidency said Aoun met with a delegation from the company and called for a start to drilling to offset the time spent in indirect negotiations with Israel to demarcate the…

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England U21s to face defending champions Germany at Euro 2023

The Czech Republic and Israel also await in Group C.

The Independent UK

At War for Decades, Lebanon and Israel Agree a Rare Compromise

Oct. 18 - Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a US-mediated agreement ending a decades-old dispute over their maritime boundary on Tuesday, a landmark compromise between countries with a history of war. Here is a timeline of conflict between the states: 1948 Lebanon fights alongside other Arab states against the…

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At war for decades, Lebanon and Israel agree a rare compromise

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a U.S.-mediated agreement ending a decades-old dispute over their maritime boundary on Tuesday, a landmark compromise between countries with a history of war.

Reuters

Looped in 'line by line', Hezbollah shows pragmatic side in Lebanon-Israel deal

(This Oct. 18 story has been corrected to reflect that only the northern part of Karish lies within what Lebanon has claimed as its territorial waters.)

Reuters

Biden intelligence adviser previously vetted deals for Israeli NSO Group

Jeremy Bash served on committee advising on sales of company’s Pegasus spyware to foreign agencies

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The Independent UK

Netanyahu declines to condemn Trump’s antisemitic comments

The Israeli opposition leader declined to condemn Mr Trump’s statement that American Jews should be more like evangelical Christians and support him more

The Conversation

A game of numbers: How air defense systems work and why Ukraine is eager for more protection

Ukraine has received a broad array of military supplies from the U.S. and other allies. Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an urgent plea specifically for additional air defense resources from the West in response to increased air attacks by Russia.

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Lebanon Says Israeli Gunboat Violated Its Waters, Israel Denies It

The Lebanese army said on Tuesday that an Israeli gunboat had violated Lebanese territorial waters on Monday morning, an allegation denied by Israel in the second such dispute this week as the countries work toward a maritime border demarcation. The alleged naval incursion took place in an area of the…

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Trump Says He Is Best US President for Israel, Jews

Former US President Donald Trump sparked debate in Israel and among American Jews after he criticized American Jews for what he argued was their insufficient praise of his policies toward Israel. He also urged them to support him in the next presidential elections, stating that he was the “best” US…

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Evening Standard

Australia reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Foreign minister Penny Wong said Australia will remain a ‘steadfast friend’ to Israel

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Palestinian Ministerial Team to Follow up Gas Extraction from Gaza

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said his government would form a team of ministers to follow up on the extraction of gas off the coast of Gaza. He added that the head of the investment fund, Mohammad Mostafa, and his team were negotiating an agreement on gas extraction with Egypt.…

The Guardian - AU

Jewish groups blindsided by Labor’s reversal of recognition of West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Prominent Jewish community leaders in Australia say Albanese government’s withdrawal of recognition ‘a gratuitous insult’ – but criticism is not universal

The Independent UK

Australia will no longer recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital as it ‘undermines’ two-state solution

Israel summons Australian ambassador to lodge formal protest

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Israeli Ultranationalist Ben-Gvir May Become Election Kingmaker

If Benjamin Netanyahu regains the premiership after Israel's election next month, it may be thanks to an ultranationalist firebrand whose romp into the mainstream has jolted voters otherwise exhausted by years of political deadlock. Polls predict the joint list co-headed by Itamar Ben-Gvir's "Jewish Power" party will win as many…

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The Loop: More rain forecast for Victoria, Australian ambassador summoned over West Jerusalem decision, and the Bureau of Meteorology's new name

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Reuters

Israeli ultranationalist Ben-Gvir may become election kingmaker

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