World sees hope for two-state solution, Israelis and Palestinians see none

God bless the efforts of all those trying but Israel wants nothing but total genocide of everything Palestine so this is sadly just a pipe dream – Peter The expected recognition of a Palestine state by France, the UK, Australia and several other Western countries is part of an effort to breathe life into a… Continue reading World sees hope for two-state solution, Israelis and Palestinians see none

Australia officially recognises Palestine, shrugging off Trump complaints

Well done Albanese – Peter New York: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed off complaints from the Trump administration to officially recognise the state of Palestine as he arrived in New York for four days of frenzied diplomacy.Australia’s recognition of Palestine took formal effect on Sunday night alongside the United Kingdom and Canada, as world… Continue reading Australia officially recognises Palestine, shrugging off Trump complaints

Antisemitism

by Jonathan Kuttab   One of the reasons so many are reluctant to address the genocide in Gaza is the fact that it is being carried out by “the only Jewish state” and that any criticism of Israel or its policies triggers, almost automatically, charges of antisemitism (I actually prefer the term anti-Jewish bigotry, since… Continue reading Antisemitism

Global football campaign aims to boycott Israel

Good for them – Peter LONDON: Major football federations are being pressured to boycott matches against Israel as part of a new global campaign launched by high-profile organizations and figures from the world’s most popular sport.  For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The #GameOverIsrael campaign was launched on Tuesday by a major coalition of… Continue reading Global football campaign aims to boycott Israel

APAN welcomes HESTA decision to divest from Israeli Banks

Sep 16, 2025 APAN has welcomed the decision by Australian Super Fund HESTA to divest from Tel Aviv Stock Exchange listed banks and bonds issued by the State of Israel. APAN has been calling on HESTA, Australia’s Super Fund for health and community service workers, to divest from a range of companies who enable, profit… Continue reading APAN welcomes HESTA decision to divest from Israeli Banks

Pro-Israel groups have attacked me for years. The Bendigo Writers Festival is a turning point.

Randa Abdel-Fattah writes of her experience as a target of the pro-Israel lobby Sadly this is what happens – Israel cries antisemitism whilst doing exactly the same to anybody who fights for peace and justice – Peter Note: this opinion piece was originally commissioned by The Age, which declined to publish it once it was submitted.… Continue reading Pro-Israel groups have attacked me for years. The Bendigo Writers Festival is a turning point.

New genocide finding against Israel as major Gaza City assault begins

Israel have shown complete disregard for International Law for 78 yrs so no chance they will give a care now – Peter Jerusalem/Cairo: Israel unleashed a long-threatened ground assault on Gaza City on Tuesday, declaring “Gaza is burning” as Palestinians there described the most intense bombardment they had faced in two years of war.An Israel… Continue reading New genocide finding against Israel as major Gaza City assault begins

Bibi refuses to rule out more Qatar strikes, IDF set to enter Gaza City

God help all of us – Peter Israel has refused to rule out a second strike to target Hamas officials it may have missed the first time, Binyamin Netanyahu said, despite American assurances to its ally Qatar that it would not happen again. The prime minister said Israel had a “principle” to target the perpetrators… Continue reading Bibi refuses to rule out more Qatar strikes, IDF set to enter Gaza City