The brilliant Palestinian plan to capture the pliable minds of American college students was laid out in front of me 25 years ago, during a very sinister business meeting in Israel.

On August, 9, at the beginning of the latest round of fighting in Gaza, as Israel was attacking the Islamist terrorists of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), who in turn were shooting rockets at Israeli civilians, the Russian embassy in Egypt issued a somewhat peculiar statement.

The mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was renewed on August 31 for yet another year by the UN Security Council (Resolution 2650). However, serious questions must be asked about whether this UN peacekeeping force is able to fulfil its mission

The events on the Gaza-Israel border, which started on 7 October, are nothing short of an earthquake. The implications are difficult to foresee right now, but are likely to be enormous.

After a long overnight deliberation, the Israeli government approved a hostage release deal and ceasefire today with Hamas.

The main details of the agreement, brokered by Qatar, will include the gradual release of 50 to 80 Israeli women and children held in the Gaza Strip.

Forty-five days after the 7 October murderous “Black Saturday” attack by Hamas terrorists on Israelis living near Gaza – Israel’s 9/11 moment – a deal has now been struck between the sides, mediated by Qatar.

Before her visit to Israel this week, Foreign Minister Penny Wong reiterated the government’s view that Israeli “settlements are illegal under international law”, focusing on the issue of West Bank settlements once again. Israel disagrees with this interpretation, arguing the West Bank is “disputed territory” and rejecting their definition as “occupied Palestinian territory”, as Australia’s current government argues.

It is overly optimistic to assign any credibility to the recent letter sent by the Palestinian Authority to the US which claims that Hamas has committed to dropping armed resistance

It is overly optimistic to assign any credibility to the recent letter sent by the Palestinian Authority to the US which claims that Hamas has committed to dropping armed resistance

The October 7 massacre as a deeply traumatic event for Jews in Australia, detailing personal connections to Israel and the impact of the violence on their community.

It is overly optimistic to assign any credibility to the recent letter sent by the Palestinian Authority to the US which claims that Hamas has committed to dropping armed resistance

No Palestinian leader would survive conceding to a two-state solution. Most Palestinians want Israel eliminated.

In a world where complex geopolitical issues dominate the headlines, understanding the nuanced and multifaceted nature of the Israel-Palestine conflict is crucial.

Academic researchers in Israel say they are being “affected dramatically” by negative international reactions to Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza, a recent survey finds.

Ever since I was first given the opportunity to teach about Israel and Middle Eastern politics at Monash University back in 2011, I’ve looked forward to meeting with students, exchanging views and ideas, and engaging in lively discussion.

The article outlines evidence linking six Palestinian NGOs to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a group designated as a terrorist organization by several countries.

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy terrorist organisation in Lebanon, are brewing amongst IDF warnings of the possible escalation of clashes on a limited scale into a wider conflict between the two sides over the coming months. While the Israeli army is preparing itself for such a development, at this stage, it seems that both sides would prefer to avoid a major conflict for the time being.