Party were ‘fierce champions of Palestine’ in opposition and they must ‘summon that spirit of old’, she writes for Al Jazeera The Labor senator Fatima Payman has called on her own government to “recognise Palestine” and undermined efforts by the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, to discredit protests against Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Payman, writing […]
Read MoreThe more moderate voices making decisions about the Israel-Gaza war are now gone
In Israel, there is a Hebrew saying largely adopted during times of war: sheket, yorim. It translates to “quiet, we’re shooting”, and it reflects the widely held understanding politics and other distractions should be put aside for the good of the country while it’s fighting. For many months in Israel, that’s what happened. In the […]
Read MoreSYDNEY UNI PROTESTERS, TENTS TAKEN OFF CAMPUS
The University of Sydney on Tuesday reduced the size of the pro-Palestine encampment protest on its campus, removing tents and protesters from the previously sprawling demonstration. As of Tuesday evening, the Muslim Students Association was the only protester faction left on the university quadrangle. The university last Friday ordered students to leave the encampment, almost […]
Read MoreBIBI CANS ISRAEL’S GAZA WAR CABINET
Fears of Hezbollah conflict Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismantled the war cabinet set up to bring a unified approach to the fight against Hamas, as a top US envoy travelled to the region to push diplomatic efforts aimed at heading off a wider conflict with Hezbollah on the Lebanese border. During a late […]
Read MorePro-Palestine activists disrupt second Jerry Seinfeld show
A second Jerry Seinfeld show has been disrupted by pro-Palestine hecklers, as the US Jewish comedian told them their activism was misplaced and they were “ruining the night”. The protesters carried Palestinian flags and yelled “Free Palestine” during his comedy routine, before being escorted out of the ICC Sydney Theatre in Sydney. “It’s working … […]
Read MoreNetanyahu disbands war cabinet after split
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the six-member war cabinet, according to an Israeli official, following the exit from government of centrist former general Benny Gantz. Netanyahu is now expected to hold consultations about the Gaza conflict with a small group of ministers, including Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron […]
Read MoreBaillieu library graffitied with Palestinian militants’ name
Vandals who attacked the University of Melbourne’s main library tagged it with the name of a militant Palestinian group that has claimed responsibility for deadly attacks on the West Bank, in what terrorism experts and Jewish community leaders say is a worrying step-up in protest activity. Balaclava-clad activists this month broke into the Baillieu Library […]
Read More‘Give us the tools’: Netanyahu claims the US is withholding arms from Israel
‘Give us the tools’: Netanyahu claims the US is withholding arms from Israel The Age/Alisa Odenheimer/19.6.2024 New York: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the US must keep supplying weapons for its war against Hamas, accusing President Joe Biden of withholding arms as the country is “fighting for its life”. In an English-language video statement […]
Read MoreIsrael and Palestine are ‘committed to Olympic spirit’
Israel and Palestine are “committed to the Olympic spirit” at Paris 2024 amid the ongoing war in Gaza, according to International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. War has raged in the Gaza Strip since Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on October 7 last year, which killed 1,200 people and saw another 250 taken hostage. According […]
Read MoreWhy is Israel competing in Eurovision?
Key Points Eurovision is an annual song competition featuring artists from mainly European countries. Israel first became eligible for Eurovision in 1957 and made its debut in 1973. It has since won four times. Protesters are calling for Israel to be excluded from the 2024 competition due to its military campaign in Gaza. More than […]
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