Hantavirus Hebrew origin story is a viral fraud Social media users are spreading a conspiracy theory that the word 'hantavirus' derives from a Hebrew slang word meaning 'fraud' or 'scam'. AAP · May 26
Communities reckon with identity a year after October 7 For thousands of people across Australia, nothing has been the same since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, and murdered people going about their day. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
World Update: Middle East conflict escalating rapidly – there’s no telling where it will end This article was first published in our World Update email newsletter. To receive this in-depth weekly briefing on the most important global events and how they are shaping international affairs, sign up here. The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024
Gaza update: Israeli society at breaking point and Palestinians battle to contain polio Israelis took to the streets last weekend – including outside the prime minister’s residence in Jerusalem – in their latest show of anger at the government’s handling of the war. The protests were spurred by the news that Hamas had executed six of the hostages still being held in Gaza. The Conversation · Sep 5, 2024
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 · Oct 19, 2022
Australia Reverses Recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli Capital Australia said Tuesday it would no longer recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, reversing a contentious decision by the previous conservative government. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the city's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, and not through unilateral decisions, reported AFP. "We will not… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 18, 2022