Today
Israel’s war in Gaza is among the most destructive in history, experts say
In just over two months, the offensive has wreaked more destruction than the razing of Syria’s Aleppo, Ukraine’s Mariupol or, proportionally, the Allied bombing of Germany in World War II.
- 55 mins ago
- Julia Frankel
Why some Australian Jews think they will be safer in Israel
Australia’s Jewish community is in crisis mode as antisemitism moves out of the shadows and onto the streets.
- Emma Connors
Half a million people in Gaza are ‘starving’: UN
As diplomatic efforts to secure aid deliveries and another cease-fire in the conflict, Israel carried out more strikes and other operations across Gaza.
- The Associated Press
Yesterday
Egypt seeks to broker Gaza ceasefire as Hamas, Israel assert demands
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh visited Egypt for the first time in more than a month for discussions with Egyptian officials who are seeking to mediate another truce.
- Nidal al-Mughrabi, Bassam Masoud and Dan Williams
Boris Johnson: there is no moral equivalence between Israel and Hamas
Boris Johnson speaks with Jennifer Hewett at The Australian Financial Review Business Person of the Year dinner on December 14, 2023.
- Updated
- Opinion
- Opinion
Shippers know the Suez is always a crisis waiting to happen
The channel should still be used, when it’s safe, as the savings are great. But knowing there’s a backup is enough assurance that the global economy won’t crash.
- Tim Culpan
Oil edges higher as Red Sea risks outpace rising US inventories
Oil swung in a wide range before ending the session in New York modestly higher, extending its winning streak to three days.
- Updated
- Julia Fanzeres and Alex Longley
Over 100 container ships reroute as US weighs Red Sea response
Insurance premiums are surging for those who do cross the Red Sea, freight rates are up and so are oil prices – all potential factors for more inflation.
- Stefan Nicola
Hamas leader visits Egypt amid intensive talks on new ceasefire
Ismail Haniyeh, who usually lives in Qatar, typically wades publicly into diplomacy only when progress seems likely.
- Nidal al-Mughrabi, Bassam Masoud and Dan Williams
This Month
- Analysis
- Yemen
The Houthi rebels ignored for 10 years who threaten global trade
Gulf experts say the West may have underestimated the power of the Iran-backed militant group.
- James Rothwell and James Crisp
Street fighting rages in Gazan city as UN delays vote again
Khan Younis residents reported intensifying gun battles on Wednesday between Hamas fighters and Israeli forces in the centre and eastern districts of the southern city.
- Nidal al-Mughrabi and Bassam Masoud
Shares hit a high; Trump not eligible; 2023 good and bad
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West warns Houthis as US looks to expand Red Sea force
A surge in its harassment of merchant shipping in the Red Sea by the Houthi militant group has driven a rise in oil prices and raised concerns about global trade.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston
Israel ready to pause fighting again for more hostages
Israeli President Isaac Herzog told ambassadors from around the world the country is prepared to agree to a pause in exchange for more hostages.
- Gwen Ackerman
Red Sea shipping chaos, by the numbers
Since the attacks ramped up last month, at least 13 vessels have been subject to incidents in the area. Ambrey Intelligence puts the figure even higher.
- Alex Longley
Freight, oil climb as Red Sea attacks shut down shipping
Intensifying attacks from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea hastened a US-led response to a dangerous escalation of the Gaza war that threatens global trade.
- Jenny Wiggins, Jacob Greber, Sarah Jones and Mark Mulligan
- Analysis
- ALP
The political establishment isn’t backing the Palestinians
An anti-Israel petition for politicians secured only 215 signatures, mostly minor figures, demonstrating support for the Jewish state in political circles.
- Aaron Patrick
Oil climbs as Red Sea attacks shut down shipping
The threat from Houthi militants is forcing major container lines to pull out of the area, raising fears the Israel-Hamas war will undermine the global economy.
- Updated
- Elizabeth Low
US envoys work for new hostage deal as Israeli barrage continues
US officials have repeatedly expressed concern about the large number of civilian deaths in Gaza. Still, there is no sign yet that a shift in the war is imminent.
- Tara Copp, Melanie Lidman and Samy Magdy
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Red Sea oil spike is exactly what markets and central banks don’t need
Falling energy price have made the fight against inflation much easier, which in turn has boosted markets. The Red Sea attacks threaten to change that.
- James Thomson
