Australia’s foreign minister says she has spoken with the United Nations aid agency in Gaza as new reports emerge questioning Israel’s claims that its staff were involved in the October 7 terrorist attacks. Australia was one of a group of countries to suspend aid to UNRWA after Israel presented evidence to the UN that 12 […]
Read MoreSydney motorist ordered to surrender ‘OCT7TH’ personalised number plates
In short: A Sydney man must surrender personalised plates with the number “OCT7TH”, in reference to attacks by Hamas on Israel. Premier Chris Minns says the plates were issued in error. What’s next? The ute’s owner must hand in the plates within two business days to avoid the vehicle being deregistered. A Sydney man […]
Read MoreForeign minister Penny Wong says Australia does not yet have all evidence of Israel’s UNRWA allegations
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has sought further evidence that UN aid staff were involved in the Hamas terror attacks of October 7, admitting she does not yet have all the evidence to hand. Australia and other countries including the US, UK, Switzerland and Germany paused their funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency […]
Read MoreHundreds of Jewish creatives have names, details taken in leak, published online
Anti-Zionist activists have published the names, images, professions and social media accounts of hundreds of Jewish people working in academia and creative industries, in an escalation of social tensions over the October 7 attacks and subsequent war in Gaza. The dissemination of almost 600 names and their personal details was taken from the purported membership […]
Read MorePenny Wong suggests Australia wants to resume UNRWA funding, noting ‘reality’ of Gaza situation
Penny Wong has suggested that Australia wants to resume funding to the United Nations agency delivering aid to Gaza as soon as possible, maintaining that while recent allegations about staff were gravely serious, there are no alternatives. Australia, alongside the United States, the United Kingdom and a number of other like-minded countries, paused their funding […]
Read MoreHash Tayeh doubles down on claims store’s alleged arson was ‘hate crime’
One of the men charged with torching the Burgertory restaurant — sparking volatile protests in Caulfield amid claims of a hate crime — has refused to face court, complaining of a sore leg. Wayle Mana, 24, was remanded in custody on Thursday after a short filing hearing at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, which he declined […]
Read MoreUNICEF chief Catherine Russell says donors must feel comfortable before again committing aid to UNRWA, as Penny Wong speaks out
UNICEF’s executive director Catherine Russell says she understands the concerns of donor countries including Australia who have suspended aid to the UN’s refugee agency in Gaza, following allegations of staff involvement in the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Australia was one of a group of countries that suspended aid to UNRWA after evidence was […]
Read MoreAussie rocker Aleksandr Uman and his band Bi-2 avoid deportation to Russia, but end up in Israel
In short: An Australian guitarist who co-founded one of the world’s most popular Russian-language bands has avoided deportation to Moscow after their anti-war stance raised the ire of the Kremlin. What’s next: The seven members of the group Bi-2 are instead in Israel, where guitarist Aleksandr Uman says they’re “free to keep moving forward”. […]
Read MoreUN aid agency ‘saving Gazan kids’, says Penny Wong
Penny Wong has signalled she wants to quickly reinstate funding to the UN’s aid agency in Gaza accused of aiding Hamas’s October 7 massacre of Israelis, declaring it is “the only organisation” delivering assistance to 1.4 million desperate Palestinians. The Foreign Minister said the allegations against UNRWA needed to be urgently investigated and “those responsible” […]
Read More‘How is the world still silent about Israeli hostages Shiri, Yarden, Ariel and Kfir Bibas?’
Ginger is the colour of the boys’ hair, which is why Oriya Yahbess faithfully chooses an orange juice inside the convenience store next to her home. Buildings have been lit up in hues of apricot for the two children, and people have filmed themselves baking cakes slathered in rich, tangerine-coloured frosting. There was even a […]
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