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ASIO Says Politically Motivated Violence Now a Key Concern
ASIO highlighted increase in uncivil discourse and violent protests, spurred initially by COVID-19 restrictions and then by the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Opposition Calls for Stricter Laws on Protesters Displaying Hezbollah Flags
Immigration Minister Tony Burke reacted strongly to protesters inciting violence and once again threated to cancel visas.
Israel Develops New Laser System to Shoot Down Gaza’s Explosive Balloons, Drones
Israeli security forces revealed on Dec. 26 its new laser system designed to intercept dangerous airborne incendiary devices launched from the Gaza Strip.
Israel’s Olmert to Become First Leader to Go to Prison
Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday reduced former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s prison sentence for a sweeping bribery scandal from six years to 18 months
Israel Military Says It Is Coordinating With Russia on Syria
Israel has set up a joint mechanism with the Russian military to coordinate their operations in Syria and avoid any accidental confrontations, a senior Israel military official said Thursday
German Foreign Minister Visits Gaza
Germany’s foreign minister has paid a rare visit to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, calling on Israel to ease a blockade on the territory and urging Hamas to make sure no more rockets are fired into Israel
