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US holds secret talks with Hamas on Gaza hostages: report

(Herald-Sun, Daily Telegraph, 6/3/2025) Please God keep Trump away from Gaza – Mark Donald Trump’s administration has been conducting secret talks with Hamas on the possibility of releasing American hostages being held in Gaza.According to a report in Reuters, a source briefed on the situation said US special envoy for hostage affairs Adam Boehler has… Continue reading US holds secret talks with Hamas on Gaza hostages: report

Israeli intelligence had ‘deep understanding’ of Hamas threat

(The Age, SMH, 6/3/2025) It has been quite clear for a long time that the Israel Government needed Hamas to act so they could then do all they have done – Mark Jerusalem: Israel’s top domestic security agency ignored signs Hamas would attack in October 2023 and was fooled into believing the militant group did… Continue reading Israeli intelligence had ‘deep understanding’ of Hamas threat

“What Radicalized You?” A Reflection for Ash Wednesdayby Jesse Steven Wheeler

A humorous meme in activist circles always begins with the question: “What radicalized you?” Multiple iterations exist, as is common among memes, but answers include: Basic human empathy, Kindergarten, or  The teachings of Jesus.  The subtext being that rather than neo-marxist discourses, critical theory, postcolonial deconstruction, and the like, the thing that radicalized you was… Continue reading “What Radicalized You?” A Reflection for Ash Wednesdayby Jesse Steven Wheeler

This critique of Western apathy about the war in Gaza is blistering

By Antony Loewenstein March 5, 2025 — 12.00am One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This Omar El Akkad But sadly so true – MarkThere are too many horrific stories to recount. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed by Israel in Gaza since October 7, 2023, the day that Hamas attacked Israel… Continue reading This critique of Western apathy about the war in Gaza is blistering

Australia backs Gaza assistance as Israel chokes aid

How sad that Israel is still playing games with innocent lives – Mark Australia has called for humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza and for a ceasefire to continue as Israel blocks supplies.The first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and designated terror group Hamas resulted in 25 hostages being freed and eight bodies… Continue reading Australia backs Gaza assistance as Israel chokes aid

Hamas says Israel pushing things back ‘to square one’

Canberra Times / AAP | 4 March 2025 Please God bring Peace to this troubled area – Mark Palestinian militant group Hamas says Israel is trying to push things back to square one by asking to extend the first phase of their Gaza Strip ceasefire agreement.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday it… Continue reading Hamas says Israel pushing things back ‘to square one’

Wave of Prayer

March 6th, 2025 This week, the Lenten season begins for all Christians in the Holy Land. March 3rd marks Clean Monday in Orthodox traditions, while March 5th marks Ash Wednesday for many Catholic and Protestant traditions.   Dear Lord, in this season of fasting and lament, we remember those who hunger, those displaced by war, and… Continue reading Wave of Prayer

Hamas reports no progress in talks on second phase

Canberra Times / AAP | 2 March 2025 God please bring both sides together for peace – Mark The latest round of talks on a second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has made “no progress” and it is unclear when they will resume, a senior Hamas official says.Phase one expires on Saturday… Continue reading Hamas reports no progress in talks on second phase