Month: May 2025

International aid organizations are calling an Israeli-U.S. plan to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza a “politicized sham” and a “blueprint for ethnic cleansing.” Meanwhile, the UN warns 14,000 babies could die within days if Gaza does not receive aid. By Michael Arria  May 20, 2025 This plan is evil – Peter A group of British human rights… Continue reading ‘Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing’: NGOs condemn Gaza aid plan

The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) welcomes the new joint statement by the governments of the UK, France and Canada as a rhetorical step forward in recognising Israel’s violations of international law, including its ongoing genocide in Gaza and illegal settlement expansion, and in pledging to take concrete action. We note that third states are already obliged… Continue reading Australia must join allies in holding Israel accountable. It’s time for sanctions.

SYDNEY DINNER 2025  Come along to APAN’s Sydney Dinner to raise critical funds for APAN’s advocacy work. The evening will feature spoken word, guest speakers, and Palestinian goods for sale, an auction and raffle. Friday 27 June6pmWestella RenaissanceLidcome

Interesting but scary article – Peter Even before President Trump was re-elected, the Heritage Foundation, best known for Project 2025, set out to destroy pro-Palestinian activism in the United States. In late April, the Heritage Foundation dispatched a team to Israel to meet with power players in Israeli politics, including the country’s foreign and defense… Continue reading The Group Behind Project 2025 Has a Plan to Crush the Pro-Palestinian Movement

The sudden death of a passionate Palestinian advocate and former Canberra diplomat has left Australian Palestinians and our supporters reeling. Ali Kazak died on Saturday as he travelled to his beloved Palestine in the most horrific of times for his people. Ali came to Australia in 1970, his sole objective being to create awareness about… Continue reading Ali Kazak

On Nakba Day, at least 127 Palestinians were killed by Israel in a wave of attacks across Gaza, marking the deadliest day for Palestinians in Gaza since Israel broke the ceasefire in March. Israel also targeted three hospitals: al-Adwa Hospital in Jabalia, the Indonesian Hospital in Khan Younis, and the European Hospital in Khan Younis.… Continue reading Wave of Prayer

12th May 2025 Last week, in the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the first US-born pontiff Thursday and will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Before being elected to this role, Pope Leo XIV spent most of his ministry in Peru, one of the largest host countries in Latin America for refugees.… Continue reading WAVE OF PRAYER

by Jonathan Kuttab Last week, the Israeli army announced its plan to “deal with the issue of hunger” in Gaza. The plan was so evil and dystopic, I have not been able to sleep thinking about its implications. I have been haunted by it every night.  Basically, the Israeli army announced that it is reversing… Continue reading The Hunger Plan

No human should be forced to live under Genocide and State Murder such as Gazan’s and those in the West Bank have to live under – Peter I grew up in Minto Heights in south-west Sydney, the youngest of four kids raised by two wonderful parents. Our home sat on a bush block, the kind… Continue reading No child, anywhere, should grow up like the children I saw in Gaza