Hezbollah
‘Security zone’: Israeli military plans to occupy swath of southern Lebanon
Israel’s defence minister urged the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah or face even greater military assaults and a long occupation that could make it impossible for families to return to their communities.
- David Crowe
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US-Iran war as it happened: Trump distances US from Israeli attack on Iranian gas field; Iran retaliates; Albanese announces fuel supply taskforce
Oil prices have surged as both sides ratchet up attacks on energy facilities. Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
- Jack Gramenz, Sarah McPhee and Alexander Darling
US-Iran war as it happened: Top Iranian officials killed, Trump lashes allies, Iran strike near Australian base, War could push inflation past 5 per cent
An Iranian projectile has struck near an Australian defence base in the United Arab Emirates. Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East.
- Sarah McPhee, Jack Gramenz and Alexander Darling
A blast across the valley, black smoke over the hills – and the wounded arrive
Streets are empty, the shops are closed and dogs roam the pavements. An explosion erupts, and doctors brace for incoming patients, write David Crowe and Kate Geraghty from Lebanon.
- David Crowe and Kate Geraghty
- Editorial
- Middle East at war
Muted reaction to aggression by allies fails the test of our generation
There are many echoes of Australia’s past mistakes in the government’s tacit approval of Donald Trump’s unilateralism.
- The Age's View
What is Hezbollah and why is Israel attacking Lebanon?
Israel began striking southern Lebanon on Monday in response to rockets being fired into its north. Now it says a Lebanese party chief is an assassination target. Here’s what to know.
The dictator, the rebels – and the father of three who stumbled barefoot into freedom
As Bashar al-Assad fled for Moscow, the doors of his notorious prison flew open. And one man, after six long years behind bars, made his way home, broken but alive.
- Ghaith Alsayed and Abby Sewell
Israel targets senior Hezbollah official in first strike on Beirut in months
The Iran-backed militant group said the strike, launched almost exactly a year after a ceasefire ended that Israel-Hezbollah war, threatened an escalation of attacks.
- Fadi Tawil and Kareem Chehayeb
Israel targets Lebanon with airstrike that kills 13
The Israeli military said it had hit a Hamas training compound in the deadliest attack inside Lebanon since last year’s ceasefire.
- Mohammad Zatari
- Explainer
- Middle East at war
Why have some missiles penetrated Israel’s Iron Dome?
As conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, the damage is clear on the ground in both countries. How are Iran’s missiles evading Israeli defences?
- Jackson Graham and Angus Holland