3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (423+ words) The Knesset has passed laws making the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians found guilty of killing Israelis in "acts of terror". Source: AAP / Abir Sultan Australia's leading Jewish community group has condemned Israel's new death penalty mandate for…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1015+ words) Foreign Minister Penny Wong told colleagues that the government "opposed the death penalty in all instances". Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas Israel's parliament has passed a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1747+ words) Intensified Israeli strikes and sweeping evacuation orders across Lebanon have left more than one million people displaced. Some are unsure when they will return home " or whether anything remains. Source: SBS News From the crest of a mountain several kilometres…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (453+ words) Awdah Hathaleen, a father of three, was known for his work on the Oscar-winning film No Other Land, which documents the Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the occupied West Bank. Source: Getty…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (809+ words) Israel has occupied the West Bank since 1967. Source: AAP / Middle East Images / StringersHub / Sipa USA / Mosab Shawer International outrage was growing on Monday at Israeli plans to tighten the country's grip over the occupied West Bank, with the United Nations…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1451+ words) At present, Rafah crossing is only open to Palestinians on foot with approval from Israel, while vehicles carrying aid are still unable to enter. Source: Getty The partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has raised hopes…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (584+ words) In a statement, the Red Cross said it had facilitated the return of the bodies of 15 deceased Palestinians. Source: EPA / Mohammed Saber Israel has released 15 bodies of Palestinians killed during its war in the Gaza Strip, three days after recovering…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (274+ words) United Nations condemns Israel's cut of electricity, water to Palestinian aid agency'SBS Australia The spokesperson said the move would "further impede" the agency's ability to operate and carry out activities "The Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (356+ words) The advocate has received Australia's top human rights honour for his lifelong commitment to advancing opportunity, justice and self-determination for First Nations people. Arrernte man William Tilmouth from Mparntwe Alice Springs has been awarded the highest honour " the Human Rights…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (75+ words) Australian protesters have called for public broadcaster SBS to boycott Eurovision after Israel was cleared to take part in the 2026 contest. Source: AAP, SIPA USA / Sander Koning/ANP Israel to perform at Eurovision 2026 as Spain, Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia withdraw…...