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Matthew Knott | The Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) •
October 25, 2026 • 03:21 PM
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Matthew Knott is the foreign affairs and national security correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Matthew Knott | The Sydney Morning Herald

The Israeli prime minister posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear bomb being dropped on Tel Aviv. The resumption of war with Iran looks increasingly likely.

A coffee shop opening on Saturday sparked a culture war in the Holy City. The divide over ultra-Orthodox military service is even more heated.

They fought Hamas terrorists, grieved for murdered loved ones and fought for the release of relatives in captivity. Now, they’re attempting to win seats in the Israeli parliament.

Former prime minister Ehud Barak says Israel’s “ultra-religious, ultra-nationalist, messianic, racist” government is leading the country toward the abyss.

The Greens’ Ukrainian sister party accused new leader David Shoebridge of adopting an absurd stance on military aid that benefits Vladimir Putin.

Trump and Netanyahu’s relationship appeared to cool as their war in Iran faltered, but with days remaining until Israelis vote, the US president has weighed in.

Ayal Steiner says Israel’s global reputation has become “radioactive”. He is flying to vote in the Israeli elections to try to change the country’s direction.

It will be a crucial moment in world history, one that will have reverberations around the world. Here’s our guide to what you need to know ahead of the polls.

An Australian Defence Force member has been identified as a person of interest after a video recording device was found in the bathroom of a navy ship.

The foreign minister rejected the Israeli envoy’s claim it was time to “move on” after the decision not to press charges over the fatal drone strike.

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