AIJAC NSW Chairman Paul Rubenstein discusses the Australian government’s “disappointing” response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

Israel’s air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and the Islamic Republic’s retaliation represents a “perilous” moment for the Middle East, and together with turmoil elsewhere means the global economy is a “pretty dangerous place right now,

Melbourne writer Alistair Kitchen was detained for 12 hours at Los Angeles International Airport, had his phone seized and was "interrogated" about his views on the conflict in the Middle East.

Adelaide-based Santos said that XRG, comprised of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company and US private equity fund Carlyle, had tabled an indicative cash offer of US$5.76 a share — equivalent to A$8.89 — which represented a 28 per cent premium to the company’s closing share price last week.

Daniel Wolman – an Australian in Tel Aviv – has spoken to Sky News Australia about the “tough situation” in Israel as Iran continues to retaliate over attacks on Tehran.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is "alarmed" by the escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran.

Help us fight the lie that equates criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Help us fight the lie that Palestinian lives don’t matter,” de Kretser told the Sydney Writers’ Festival.

Australia and South Korea on Sunday urged Israel and Iran to exercise restraint following fresh attacks against each other, according to local media reports. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged Israel and Iran to "not escalate" a "perilous" situation that could affect the wider Middle East.

Alistair Kitchen, an Australian writer and former student in the U.S., was deported from the United States after writing articles supporting student protests at Columbia University against Israel.

Sky News host James Morrow says Israel sees Iran as an “existential threat” and is using strikes to force a regime change.