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Matthew Knott Israel has declared it intends to kill Hamas’ most senior leader as part of its efforts to obliterate the militant group, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed a special war cabinet including his top political opponent to lead the expected ground invasion of Gaza. As Israel continued to pummel urban areas in Gaza… Continue reading Israel targets Hamas, says its fighters are ‘dead men’

  by Jonathan Kuttab   The events of the last few days in Israel and Gaza have shattered the long-held assumptions of many observers, working to shift many popular paradigms. Amidst the devastation, there does remain reason to hope that these events will shake up the status quo and lead to major changes. Even the… Continue reading Broken Paradigms

While UN bodies raise alarm about Israel’s attacks on civilian infrastructure, talking about collective punishment, war crimes and an exponential deterioration of the humanitarian situation that was already dire, our Foreign Minister is continuing to talk about Israel’s right to defend itself, and that it’s difficult to judge Israeli military actions from afar.  The opposition… Continue reading ACTION: Australia must call on Israel to stop attacking Palestinians

Palestinian Christians in Australia Stand for Peace and Equality in the Holy Land. The unfolding crisis across the Holy Land is nothing short of tragic, and we are deeply saddened bythe loss of life that it has brought. As followers of Jesus Christ, we firmly oppose all forms of violence,recognising that violence only begets more… Continue reading PCiA – Palestinian Christians in Australia

At Sabeel, we envision a future where every life holds intrinsic value, and every individual enjoys freedom and safety, irrespective of their background or identity. Sabeel condemns and mourns the tragic loss of all life and human suffering. We categorically reject all forms of violence. And, we recognize that the only way forward for us… Continue reading A Statement from the Sabeel Ecumenical Palestinian Liberation Theology Centre

The ‘year-long’ plan to attack Israel went undetected after Hamas ditched phones, computers, and used ancient tactics to avoid surveillance and lull Israel into complacency. Here’s how. October 11, 2023 – 2:25AM (Herald-Sun) ( https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/back-to-the-stone-age-how-hamas-fooled-the-worlds-top-intel-agencies/news-story/a2ea0317b2bbb65bf2980a4665b3dd7d ) Hamas pulled off one of the biggest routs of the world’s top intelligence agencies by “going back to the… Continue reading ‘Back to the Stone Age’: How Hamas fooled the world’s top intel agencies

Hundreds of people have rallied in the CBD calling for freedom for Palestine, while speakers denounced the hostile scenes that erupted in Sydney on Monday. Olivia Jenkins and Athos Sirianos (Herald-Sun, 11/10/2023) ( https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/major-police-presence-in-melbournes-cbd-as-propalestine-protesters-organise-rally/news-story/a75b98f4a7c3392a28477d62282ff0f5 ) Hundreds of protesters have gathered at the State Library ahead of a pro-Palestine rally. A group of students from Suzanne Cory High… Continue reading Major police presence in Melbourne’s CBD as pro-Palestine protesters rally

The Age | Matthew Knott, Natassia Chrysanthos | 10.10.23 Israel has formally declared war on Hamas, amassing 100,000 troops plus tanks and armoured personnel carriers near the border with Gaza as it seeks to obliterate the group’s military and governing facilities in retaliation for a series of shock attacks and hostage takings. As the Israeli… Continue reading Israelis prepare to roll into Gaza

By Lucy Cormack Updated October 9, 2023 (The Age) ( https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/we-will-turn-them-into-ruins-netanyahu-vows-retaliation-against-hamas-20231008-p5ealg.html ) KEY POINTS Israeli media says Hamas attacks killed at least 700 Israelis. Palestinian Ministry of Health says 413 Palestinians killed and 2300 wounded. The US sending aircraft carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean. Thousands of Palestinians taking refuge in schools, appeals for food… Continue reading ‘Going to be a long haul’: Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks, deaths soar past 1000

APAN stands by the Palestinian people in Gaza, calling for an immediate end to Israeli attacks and 16 year old illegal and inhumane blockade Yesterday, on the 7th of October, Palestinians held captive for the past 16 years in Gaza, in what former British Prime Minister David Cameron described as “the world’s largest open air… Continue reading APAN