Both sides of the latest military conflict in the Middle East are spending big to defend their turf, despite promises from Israel to cut spending to pay for social reforms. Crikey intern David Donaldson reports.
At least two Australian journalists are reporting on the current Middle East conflict thanks to a lobby-funded study tour, but only one of them is declaring it in their articles. Is that ethical?
Why did the Gaza conflict come to a head now? The answer is found in the convergence of several recent events, writes academic and former Middle East resident Howard Karger.
How will the key regional powers react to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas? Deakin University's Damien Kingsbury examines the options.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas heats up again, Crikey intern David Donaldson traces war by social media.
As the Palestinian Authority prepared to apply to upgrade its status at the UN, Rick Smith, a humanitarian volunteer in Palestine, describes the reality of daily life for thousands of people.
Pakistan has good reason to fear the re-election of Barack Obama. But Australians should be watching the Senate result -- that's where the results may really affect those Down Under.
The US Federal Aviation Agency's rehabilitation of Israel as a Level 1 state in relation to air safety ought to be read as the clearest of warnings to Australia to get its act together without delay, writes Ben Sandilands.
Hebron is an experience like no other -- the most striking and terrible manifestation of Israel's occupation that one is likely to encounter -- but the halting journey is ultimately worth it.
Politics infuses everyday encounters in the West Bank. Our correspondent continues his tour of the Middle East with a visit to a Palestinian refugee camp where martyrs are honoured and tensions bubble.
