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Angry, accusatory partisan exchanges over the Middle East war have dominated federal politics this week. But for most ordinary voters the issue remains “over there”.

Middle East is waiting for Israel’s response to missile barrage from Tehran

Chinese shares decline, European markets advance, US futures lower. Japan prepares for election. Oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions.

This blog has now closed. You can read our latest report on the Israel-Gaza war here and all our Middle East coverage here.

As Washington calls for a regional ceasefire, it continues to provide political and military support for Israel.

Muslim faith leaders and the union movement have spoken against the idea of limiting recurring protests that stretch police resources floated by a premier.

MI5 director warns of rising state-backed assassination attempts in the UK by Russia and Iran, amid escalating Middle East conflicts. Threats from hostile ...

Putin and Pezeshkian to meet in Turkmenistan to discuss Middle East tensions and bilateral issues.

Federal parliament has split on partisan lines over the Middle East crisis, just a day after the anniversary of the Hamas atrocities against Israelis.

This blog has now closed. You can see all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here, and our latest report on Israel’s attacks on Lebanon here.

It was an unspeakable terror attack that succeeded: succeeded in shock value, succeeded in triggering a massive overreaction that has appalled the planet, succeeded in stoking an escalation that's drawn in the whole region. Fortunately, not everyone is hell-bent on an all-out clash of civilisations in the Middle East.