22 JULY 2024 The Israeli military continues its relentless bombing of Gaza through weapons supplied by several countries, most of which is provided by the US. The headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza has been destroyed and the man-made famine is increasing to unimageable levels. Moreover, the highly infectious polio virus… Continue reading SABEEL WAVE OF PRAYER
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Civil Services in Gaza
Every society requires some form of civilian authority to provide basic services, maintain public order, and ensure civilian life goes on. This is particularly true in times of crisis, catastrophe, and war. The territory of Gaza, with a population of 2.3 million, is particularly in need of these services. Under international law, the occupying forces… Continue reading Civil Services in Gaza
Court rules Israel presence ‘unlawful’
The Age & Sydney Morning Herald / AP| Mike Corder | 21 July 2024 About time – but Netanyahu will simply ignore the ruling and nobody will have the guts to do anything about it – Mark The top UN court has ruled Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is ‘‘unlawful’’ and called on… Continue reading Court rules Israel presence ‘unlawful’
SABEEL WAVE OF PRAYER
July 18th, 2024 Since October 7th it has been difficult to estimate the death toll in Gaza due to the catastrophic destruction and collapse of civil services. Last week, one of the most credible and oldest medical journals, The Lancet, has claimed that it is not implausible to estimate that up to 186,000 or even more… Continue reading SABEEL WAVE OF PRAYER
Joe Biden says a deal to end the war in Gaza Strip is in sight
(The Australian, 13/7/2024) Same old story – Mark US President Joe Biden says US mediators are making progress in reaching a Gaza ceasefire deal and has called for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.Mr Biden, in a news conference on Thursday aimed at reassuring doubters about his re-election bid, acknowledged concerns about Israeli actions despite… Continue reading Joe Biden says a deal to end the war in Gaza Strip is in sight
We failed to protect the kibbutz’: Israel admits ‘severe errors’ on October 7
(The Age, 13/7/2024) Netanyahu has no responsibility it seems – blame anybody but do not punish anybody except the Palestinians – Mark The Israeli military has released the results of its first internal probe into the Hamas attacks on October 7, admitting to major failings in the defence of Kibbutz Be’eri, a hard-hit community on… Continue reading We failed to protect the kibbutz’: Israel admits ‘severe errors’ on October 7
It’s Past Time To Talk To Hamas
Even before October 7, the taboo against talking to Hamas allowed the world to ignore the ever growing crisis in Gaza and its people until it blew up in their faces. However, it is a well known truth that you don’t make peace with your friends but with your enemies. When October 7 occurred, Israel… Continue reading It’s Past Time To Talk To Hamas
Labor group praises Fatima Payman for upholding party ‘principles and policy’ to cross floor
Exclusive: Labor Friends of Palestine hit out at federal government’s stance as ‘weakening’ commitment to Palestinian statehood What a brave and amazing woman – oh that politics worldwide could have politicians with Fatima’s guts and commitment – Mark Labor Friends of Palestine have praised Fatima Payman’s decision to cross the floor to support Palestinian statehood as “entirely consistent… Continue reading Labor group praises Fatima Payman for upholding party ‘principles and policy’ to cross floor
Israel announces largest Palestinian land grab in over 30 years
An Israeli settlement watchdog reports that 2024 marks ‘the peak’ of land seizures, with a total of about 2,370 hectares seized this year The illegal occupation goes on despite everything – Israel’s Genocide has a dual benefit – murder Palestinians and steal land – Mark The Israeli government has seized about 2,370 hectares of land in the… Continue reading Israel announces largest Palestinian land grab in over 30 years
Gaza toll could exceed 186,000, Lancet study says
The study finds factors like diseases will lead to many more indirect deaths in the long run even if the war stops now. Well Netanyahu and Biden must be delighted!! Mark The accumulative effects of Israel’s war on Gaza could mean the true death toll could reach more than 186,000 people, according to a study… Continue reading Gaza toll could exceed 186,000, Lancet study says