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Dozens killed as missiles fly between Israel and Iran

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has made a chilling threat after sparking the conflict with a ‘preemptive strike’.

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Explosions have rocked Israel and Iran as the countries exchange airstrikes.

Fears of all-out war as Israel launches ‘preemptive’ strikes against Iran

Iran has vowed revenge after Israel attacked several nuclear and military sites, killing top officials and scientists.

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The strikes appeared to be the most significant attack Iran has faced in decades.

UN votes overwhelmingly to demand ceasefire in Gaza

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A boy wounded during an Israeli army strike is carried into the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday. The UN has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a ceasefire in the enclave.

Australia imposes sanctions on hardline Israeli ministers

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir (right) have incited violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Starving Gazans shot dead as celebrity activists detained

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The Madleen, accompanied by Israel's navy, has arrived at the Israeli port of Ashdod. (AP PHOTO)

Israel boards aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg to Gaza

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Israel has vowed to block an aid vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching Gaza ‘by any means necessary’.