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Understanding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and the West Bank is difficult without the historical context.
Our visual charts delve into the changes that have shaped the region over time, shedding light on recent events including conflict incidents such as bombing and riots, and the movement of internal displaced peoples since the start of October.
Large-scale data sourcing of the Israeli settlements paints a vivid picture of the scope and extent of the incursion into Occupied Palestine since before the 1967 war.
Our charts also show how the Oslo II Accords, once a path to handing over territory in the West Bank and Gaza to the government of an eventual Palestinian state, have been made virtually impossible by the continued settlement.
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Matt Garrow
Editorial Web Developer
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Matt Garrow, The Conversation
Historical context for the Israel and Hamas conflict is complex but these five charts can help.
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Catherine Gegout, University of Nottingham
The International Criminal Court has a range of options for both deterring and investigating war crimes in the current conflict.
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John Ciorciari, University of Michigan
Iran’s long-term strategy includes eradicating Israel and driving a wedge between Israel and its regional neighbors. So far, the war seems to be accomplishing that goal.
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Peter Martin, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Australian age pensioners who earn more than $227 a week from paid work lose two-thirds of it in tax and pension cuts. If we adopted NZ’s approach, we could have an extra 500,000 willing workers.
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Jessica Grisham, UNSW Sydney; Keong Yap, Australian Catholic University; Melissa Norberg, Macquarie University
Addressing the emotional and behavioural drivers of hoarding through therapy is crucial. But sometimes, a harm-avoidance approach is best.
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Dani Linder, The University of Queensland; Harry Hobbs, University of Technology Sydney
The national focus on the Voice to Parliament referendum diverted attention from state-based Treaty processes currently happening across the country.
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Tim Lindsey, The University of Melbourne; Simon Butt, University of Sydney
A court ruling has paved the way for current president Joko Widodo’s son to run as a vice presidential candidate, even though he doesn’t meet the minimum age requirement.
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Richard Baka, Victoria University
We now know sports that will make their Olympic Games debut in 2028. Here’s what that tells us about what might get the nod for Brisbane 2032.
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Liam Burke, Swinburne University of Technology
New research finds 83% of surveyed Australian parents say it is important their children see Australian-made programs.
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Yasmine Probst, University of Wollongong; Karen Zoszak, University of Wollongong; Olivia Wills, University of Wollongong
There are more than 40,000 varieties of cultivated rice. If you’ve ever wondered about the differences between all the colourful rices at the supermarket, here’s a rundown.
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Debjani Ganguly, Australian Catholic University
What constitutes righteous action in the face of moral ambiguity and the inevitability of violence? This question is at the heart of The Bhagavad Gita.
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Politics + Society
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Annie Te One, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
A new generation of Māori politicians is rising. Young and self-assured, they are the children of a movement that began 40 years ago.
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Yancey Orr, Smith College
The failed Voice to Parliament referendum dashed the hopes of many mapping out a path to reconciliation. If we look to the example set by North American Indians, there might be another way forward.
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Health + Medicine
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Flavia Cicuttini, Monash University
Methotrexate is commonly used in Australia and around the world for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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Jan Gothard, Murdoch University
Currently, when a visa applicant or their child has a health condition or disability likely to incur ‘a significant cost to the Australian community’ they can be deported.
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Science + Technology
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Kelly Lewis, Monash University
Accurate and fair information is critical in times of conflict such as the ongoing Israel-Gaza War. What is the role of digital activism in this context, and how does it shape real-world events?
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Environment + Energy
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Bruce Mountain, Victoria University
Storing energy in large pumped hydro schemes sounds simple. But engineering and terrain challenges have put Snowy 2.0 well off track – while grid-scale batteries get better and better
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Arts + Culture
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Ari Chand, University of South Australia
Arkie was created by illustrator Nathan Jurevicius 21 years ago. She has evolved into graphic novels, games, toys – and now an animated feature.
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Books + Ideas
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Kevin John Brophy, The University of Melbourne
Melbourne writer Alex Skovron has been recognised with a national award at 75. Alongside his own work, Skovron’s quiet impact on poets and poetry in Melbourne has been immense.
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