Ever since American president Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, on June 24, we’ve been bombarded by hot takes from leaders on all sides. Trump says the entire world is safer, and the United States has triumphed over Iran. 

Iran’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, says Iran delivered the United States a "severe slap".

But what do Israeli civilians, who are caught in the middle of it all, make of it?

Today, foreign affairs national security correspondent Matthew Knott, reports from the middle east, on what Israelis are thinking now about the fate of the hostages, a looming ceasefire with Gaza, and whether a Nobel Peace Prize could be the key to peace in the middle east.

Ever since American president Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, on June 24, we&rsquo;ve been bombarded by hot takes from leaders on all sides. Trump says the entire world is safer, and the United States has triumphed over Iran.&nbsp;
Iran&rsquo;s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, says Iran delivered the United States a "severe slap".
But what do Israeli civilians, who are caught in the middle of it all, make of it?
Today, foreign affairs national security correspondent Matthew Knott, reports from the middle east, on what Israelis are thinking now about the fate of the hostages, a looming ceasefire with Gaza, and whether a Nobel Peace Prize could be the key to peace in the middle east.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

Trump billboards in Tel Aviv and Israelis on Iran, Gaza

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Housing affordability in Australia is at an all-time low, and it’s left young people rethinking the dream of homeownership – something previous generations had taken for granted. 

Today, property reporter Caroline Zielinski, on whether we can (or should) return to the Great Australian Dream – an enduring belief that home ownership can lead to a better life.  

Housing affordability in Australia is at an all-time low, and it&rsquo;s left young people rethinking the dream of homeownership &ndash; something previous generations had taken for granted.&nbsp;
Today, property reporter Caroline Zielinski, on whether we can (or should) return to the Great Australian Dream &ndash; an enduring belief that home ownership can lead to a better life.&nbsp;&nbsp;

How the 'Great Australian Dream' of home ownership has changed

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By now, you’ve probably seen the Reddit threads blowing up over which movie should win the best picture Oscar today.

How can Ryan Coogler’s Sinners – a vampire horror musical set in the Jim Crow era – not win, say angry cinephiles, noting that it’s the most nominated film in Oscar history.

And yet, One Battle After Another, the Leonardo DiCaprio starring film about a government that has devolved into an authoritarian regime, is touted as the favourite.

Today senior culture writer Karl Quinn and culture and lifestyle writer Nell Geraets, on which films tend to win at the Oscars, and which often get shut out. And whether Timothée Chalamet will be punished for his comments knocking ballet and the opera. 

By now, you&rsquo;ve probably seen the Reddit threads blowing up over which movie should win the best picture Oscar today.
How can Ryan Coogler&rsquo;s Sinners &ndash; a vampire horror musical set in the Jim Crow era &ndash; not win, say angry cinephiles, noting that it&rsquo;s the most nominated film in Oscar history.
And yet, One Battle After Another, the Leonardo DiCaprio starring film about a government that has devolved into an authoritarian regime, is touted as the favourite.
Today senior culture writer Karl Quinn and culture and lifestyle writer Nell Geraets, on which films tend to win at the Oscars, and which often get shut out. And whether Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet will be punished for his comments knocking ballet and the opera.&nbsp;

Oscars popularity contest: Why the 'best' films don't always win

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This week, we talk about the incredible story of the Iranian women's soccer team, some of whom defected and were given asylum in Australia. It was a wonderful story, and a great public relations coup for the government. 

Plus, the legacy of outgoing Nationals leader David Littleproud, and we examine the somewhat controversial style of the incoming leader Matt Canavan.

Joining host Jacquline Maley is chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal and national security correspondent Matthew Knott.

This week, we talk about the incredible story of the Iranian women's soccer team, some of whom defected and were given asylum in Australia. It was a wonderful story, and a great public relations coup for the government.&nbsp;
Plus, the legacy of outgoing Nationals leader David Littleproud, and we examine the somewhat controversial style of the incoming leader Matt Canavan.
Joining host Jacquline Maley is chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal and national security correspondent Matthew Knott.

Why the timeline of the Iranian women’s football team defection makes some people liars

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Trump billboards in Tel Aviv and Israelis on Iran, Gaza

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