Palestinian child dies in Israeli custody in first recorded case

Shocking that this is the first recorded – Peter A Palestinian child died in Israeli custody on Sunday, the first recorded case of a Palestinian child’s death in Israeli detention in history, according to the group Defense for Children International – Palestine. Walid Khaled Abdullah Ahmad’s family was notified of his death by the Palestinian Authority prisoners’… Continue reading Palestinian child dies in Israeli custody in first recorded case

Israel admits initial account of medic killings was partly ‘mistaken’ after phone footage emerges

Nothing ‘partly’ about it – this was deliberate – Peter Jerusalem: The Israeli military has acknowledged that the initial accounts from troops involved in the killing of 15 people in the southern Gaza Strip last month – who the United Nations said were paramedics and rescue workers – had been partially “mistaken”.The assessment, which was… Continue reading Israel admits initial account of medic killings was partly ‘mistaken’ after phone footage emerges

NETANYAHU-HOSTING HUNGARY WASHES ITS HANDS OF INTERNATIONAL COURT

Well that’s no surprise – Peter Hungary is to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, dealing another blow to an institution grappling with the fallout from its decision to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The move follows Mr Netan­yahu’s arrival in Hungary on Thursday night for a state visit, the first… Continue reading NETANYAHU-HOSTING HUNGARY WASHES ITS HANDS OF INTERNATIONAL COURT

The Massacre of the Ambulances

The Massacre of the Ambulances by Jonathan Kuttab   On March 23, 2025, Israel committed yet another massacre that seemed to mark a new low in its assault on Gaza. 15 paramedics and first responders, in clearly marked vehicles, were going about their business trying to rescue and save the wounded when they disappeared. Those… Continue reading The Massacre of the Ambulances

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The Massacre of the Ambulancesby Jonathan Kuttab

On March 23, 2025, Israel committed yet another massacre that seemed to mark a new low in its assault on Gaza. 15 paramedics and first responders, in clearly marked vehicles, were going about their business trying to rescue and save the wounded when they disappeared. Those who attempted to locate them were also fired upon.… Continue reading The Massacre of the Ambulancesby Jonathan Kuttab

An alternative plan for Gaza’s future has been revealed. This is what could happen

When Donald Trump revealed his plans for post-war Gaza last month, it was widely condemned. A new Egypt-led proposal offers a different path forward. God willing the new proposals work – Peter Arab nations have backed an Egyptian plan to rebuild Gaza, rejecting an earlier proposal from United States President Donald Trump that was condemned… Continue reading An alternative plan for Gaza’s future has been revealed. This is what could happen

Wave of Prayer

April 3rd, 2025 March 30th marks Eid al-Fitr for Muslims in Palestine and Israel. This three-day feast marks the end of Ramadan and is usually celebrated with joy, prayers, and festivities. In Palestine, many Palestinians will try to cross Israeli checkpoints to visit Al Aqsa Mosque and in Gaza, people are concluding the Holy Month… Continue reading Wave of Prayer

Israel launches attack on Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire began

This was always Israels plan – Mark Israel has launched a heavy bombardment on Beirut for the first time since entering a ceasefire with the militant group Hezbollah.The attack came hours after Israel issued evacuation warnings for a Beirut suburb, vowing to retaliate against strikes it said came from Lebanon.What’s next?French President Emmanuel Macron has… Continue reading Israel launches attack on Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire began

Australia commits $11 million in additional aid for Gaza amid Israeli blockade

Better than nothing – Mark The additional funding comes as Israel continues a blockade on all goods entering Gaza, prompting warnings of international law violations.Two children carry a bucket of water with people around a truck delivering aid in the backgroundIsrael has cut off all humanitarian goods from entering Gaza. Source: Getty / Ashraf AmraKey… Continue reading Australia commits $11 million in additional aid for Gaza amid Israeli blockade

Israeli police release Oscar-winning director

(The Age, SMH, 27/3/2025) Thank God – never should have been arrested – Mark Jerusaluem: Israeli authorities have released a Palestinian director of an Oscar-winning documentary who was detained overnight, after what he and witnesses said was an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.Police said the filmmaker, Hamdan Ballal, one of the directors… Continue reading Israeli police release Oscar-winning director