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As the terrible images from Gaza stream in, it is hard to escape the feeling the situation may get worse. And in fact, writes Tony Walker, we’ve been here before: in 1987 and again in 2000, when violence in the occupied territories spread into Israel itself.
But as the casualties mount up, there are many questions and no simple answers. In part, Walker says, what happens next depends on the level of violence Israel is prepared to inflict on Hamas, but also how tolerant Hamas is willing to be of Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire. The deaths of an extended Palestinian family whose house was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike is a terrible reminder of the fallout when weapons of war are used in civilian areas. Walker writes: “This is the reality of a population held hostage to an unresolved — and possibly unresolvable — conflict involving Palestinians living under occupation”.
Meanwhile, the international response from political leaders has been muted. In Australia, both major parties have called for a de-escalation. But the truth is those hopeful pictures of the Oslo accords in 1993 now seem a long way off and answers are as elusive as ever.
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Amanda Dunn
Section Editor: Politics + Society
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Tony Walker, La Trobe University
Where it goes from here will depend how much violence Israel is willing to inflict on Hamas, and Hamas's continued tolerance of Israeli air strikes and artillery fire.
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Anthony Billingsley, UNSW
The two sides need the international community to help them end the fighting, but the Biden administration has so far been reluctant to get involved.
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We can't retreat to the comforts of 'Fortress Australia' if we want to remain a country that is engaged with the world.
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AirTags promise to help find your lost wallet or bag. But at worst, they could be used for stalking, and at best they involve signing up to a global tracking network most users aren't truly aware of.
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Politics + Society
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
The government has failed to get any electoral “bounce” from last week's budget, despite it being widely seen as good for the economy, according to Newspoll.
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Catherine Chamberlain, La Trobe University; Alison Elliott, La Trobe University; Birri O'Dea, Charles Darwin University; Helen Milroy, The University of Western Australia; Jacynta Krakouer, The University of Melbourne; Paul Gray, University of Technology Sydney
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are increasingly being removed from their families and placed into out-of-home care, raising concerns of another Stolen Generation.
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Michelle Grattan discusses the political week that was with Professor Paddy Nixon.
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Health + Medicine
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Nathan Bartlett, University of Newcastle
The TGA has reported a handful of cases of the autoimmune disorder Guillain-Barré syndrome following the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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Environment + Energy
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Brendan Wintle, The University of Melbourne; Laura Schuijers, The University of Melbourne; Sarah Bekessy, RMIT University
Timber company VicForests won its appeal last week and logging is set to resume. Let's take a look at the dramatic implications for wildlife and the law.
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Tayanah O'Donnell, Australian National University; David Schlosberg, University of Sydney; Eleanor Robson; Juan Francisco Salazar, Western Sydney University
Australia can take great strides forward in climate policy and action. A reactionary, incremental approach to adaptation will fall short. Now is the time to think big.
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Cities
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Arts + Culture
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Dan Torre, RMIT University
ACMI's first feature exhibition since its redevelopment shows fans the complex artistry behind their childhood favourites.
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Jeremy Ryder, Flinders University
With 350 artworks created by 320 Indigenous artists who are in or recently released from prison, The Torch is making a difference to how people are seen and how they see themselves.
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Business + Economy
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Helen Hodgson, Curtin University; Sally Moyle, Australian National University
What's needed is to embed gender analysis in all parts of the government.
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John Hawkins, University of Canberra; Jinjing Li, University of Canberra; Michael James Walsh, University of Canberra; Riyana (Mira) Miranti, University of Canberra; Xiaodong Gong, University of Canberra; Yogi Vidyattama, University of Canberra
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Education
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Lennie Barblett, Edith Cowan University
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