The Briefing Headlines July 20

How Australia funds Israeli settlements

Monday Headlines: 
One Nation rebounds in the polls and Pauline Hanson criticised by Albo
Fighting continues in Iran as two US personnel killed
Tate brothers arrested
New rules for gov departments using AI  
2026 FIFA World Cup final plays this morning

Deep Dive: More than half a million Israeli settlers live in the occupied West Bank - in settlements the UN's top court considers illegal, and which have kept expanding while the world's focus has been on the wars in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza. 

Australia’s noticed. Last month, the government sanctioned three Israeli settlers over escalating violence against Palestinians.  

But our connections to the settlements may run deeper than sanctions suggest - from West Bank wines in local bottle shops to allegations Australian charities are helping finance settlement projects. 

In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Rawan Arraf, Executive Director of the Australian Centre for International Justice, to unpack life under the settlements - and whether Australia's response goes far enough. 

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Monday Headlines:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>One Nation rebounds in the polls and Pauline Hanson&nbsp;criticised&nbsp;by Albo</li>
<li>Fighting continues in Iran as two US personnel killed</li>
<li>Tate&nbsp;brothers&nbsp;arrested</li>
<li>New rules for&nbsp;gov departments&nbsp;using AI&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>2026 FIFA World Cup final plays this morning</li>
</ul>
Deep Dive: More than half a million Israeli settlers live in the occupied West Bank - in settlements the UN's top court considers illegal, and which have kept expanding while the world's focus has been on the wars in Iran,&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;and Gaza.&nbsp;
Australia&rsquo;s noticed. Last month, the government sanctioned three Israeli settlers over escalating violence against Palestinians.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But our connections to the settlements may run deeper than sanctions suggest - from West Bank wines in local bottle shops to allegations Australian charities are helping finance settlement projects.&nbsp;
In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Rawan Arraf, Executive Director of the Australian Centre for International Justice, to unpack life under the settlements - and whether Australia's response goes far enough.&nbsp;
Follow The Briefing:&nbsp; TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefingpod">@thebriefingpod</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebriefingpodcast/" aria-label="Link @thebriefingpodcast&nbsp;">@thebriefingpodcast&nbsp;</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBriefingPodcast">@TheBriefingPodcast</a>

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Sacha Barbour Gatt and Chris Spyrou wake up early to bring you all the important daily news headlines.&nbsp;
Then, we deep dive on an essential news story that'll make you feel smarter about the world.&nbsp;
Listen every weekday to know more in minutes.

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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

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Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.