US negotiators are pushing for a ceasefire deal that could stop the war in Gaza long enough to stall Israel’s military momentum and set the stage for a more lasting truce, according to US and Arab officials familiar with the talks. Israel and Hamas are considering a three-part deal that would release hostages in Gaza […]
Read MoreGen Z women lead alarming new wave of radical activism
We need to talk about the radicalisation of young women. Data published by the UK’s Financial Times showed that among Gen Z, in nations as diverse as South Korea, the US, Germany and the UK, a majority of women have become “hyper-progressive” in a relatively short time frame. John Burn Murdoch, who compiled the research […]
Read MoreGareth Evans: the case for recognising Palestine
Since a United Nations General Assembly Resolution vote in November 2012, Palestine has had the status of a state within the UN system. It is not a full member state but, like the Holy See, a non-member observer state. Australia – after a heady debate within the Gillard cabinet – abstained on that vote. The […]
Read MoreI once ran Human Rights Watch: Harvard blocked my fellowship over Israel
I once ran Human Rights Watch. Harvard blocked my fellowship over Israel Kenneth Roth ( https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/10/kenneth-roth-human-rights-watch-harvard-israel ) I was told that my fellowship at the Kennedy School was vetoed over my and Human Rights Watch’s criticism of Israel Tue 10 Jan 2023 22.08 AEDT During the three decades that I headed Human Rights Watch, I recognized that […]
Read MoreMorroco using success to champion Palestinian cause
Article link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-14/morocco-using-success-to-champion-palestinian-cause/101772310Article source: Australian ABC, 14/12/20222778
Read MoreUMSU passes motion supporting Palestine
Article link: https://www.3cr.org.au/tuesday-breakfast/episode/umsu-passes-motion-supporting-palestine-fiona-patten-health-legislationArticle source: Tuesday Breakfast 3CR radio, 16/82258
Read MoreStudent union passes pro-Palestine motion a second time
The University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) passed a motion in May
condemning Israeli apartheid and urging Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions
(BDS) against the “settler colonial apartheid state”.
Melbourne University Student Union voted on a motion calling for the boycott Israel
Melbourne University Student Union voted on a motion calling for the boycott of Israel Melbourne University Student Union passed a BDS motion on Monday against Israel. Jewish organizations in Australia criticized the motion saying that the Jewish students there are being targeted. By ZVIKA KLEIN (Jerusalem Post, 15/8/2022) The Melbourne University Student Union (UMSU) passed a motion on […]
Read MoreUniversity of Melbourne students Union tables a far worse, anti-Semitic, pro-Terror Motion
Earlier this year, the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) passed an antisemitic, pro-terrorism
motion, but rescinded it after being faced with the threat of legal action by non-Jewish student Justin Riazaty.
BDS: Melbourne University students endorse boycott campaign
Students at Melbourne University passed a motion yesterday in favour
of endorsing the global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS)
campaign. The Student Union at the university (UMSU) passed the
motion by 13 votes to 3, with one abstention.