The Clueless and the Evilby Jonathan Kuttab

Exactly right – Mark This week, as I watched the press conference with President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, I was tempted to slip into total denial. At one level, the proposal to take over the Gaza Strip (by American troops), to “own” and transform it into “the Riviera of the Middle East” while sending… Continue reading The Clueless and the Evilby Jonathan Kuttab

Action Alert: Urgent Need for Protection of Palestinians as Israel Intensifies Its Genocidal, Colonial Violence in the West Bank, including in Jenin and Tulkarem

This has been going on for many years and hidden during the focus on Gaza but Genocide is Genocide and Murder is Murder and that is the Israel of today – Mark Since 19 January 2025, on the same day as the ceasefire in Gaza came into effect, the Israeli Occupying Forces (IOF) and Israeli settlers have… Continue reading Action Alert: Urgent Need for Protection of Palestinians as Israel Intensifies Its Genocidal, Colonial Violence in the West Bank, including in Jenin and Tulkarem

Human Rights Commission considers discrimination complaint against Peter Dutton over Gaza comments

Complaint lists numerous public comments by the Liberal leader, a staunch supporter of Israel, which it alleges show discriminatory behaviour towards Palestinians, Muslims and Jews Something most sensible people already know – the future of all Australians is in serious danger if this man gains power – Mark The Australian Human Rights Commission is considering… Continue reading Human Rights Commission considers discrimination complaint against Peter Dutton over Gaza comments

‘Outraged’ – Red Cross Slams Israel’s Treatment of Released Palestinian Prisoners

As every true human person knows the treatment of Palestinian prisoners for over 80 years has been many times worse than anything meted out to Israeli prisoners – but its so sad that any human being is a prisoner just to keep an illegal Occupation going – Mark The International Committee of the Red Cross… Continue reading ‘Outraged’ – Red Cross Slams Israel’s Treatment of Released Palestinian Prisoners

‘Standing up for the people of Gaza is not antisemitic’: Usman backs dumped cricket journalist

God bless them both for their bravery – Mark SEN Radio has parted ways with prominent cricket journalist Peter Lalor halfway through Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka over his social media activity relating to Palestine.Lalor was told on the final morning of the first Test by SEN’s chief executive Craig Hutchison that his services were… Continue reading ‘Standing up for the people of Gaza is not antisemitic’: Usman backs dumped cricket journalist

Can Trump and Netanyahu make up? Gaza’s fate depends on it

This absolutely bizarre – peace down to the 2 most evil men on the planet – Mark Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu don’t like or trust each other but the future shape not just of Gaza, but of the Middle East, may hang on their meeting this week.Mark UrbanThe White House meeting between Donald Trump… Continue reading Can Trump and Netanyahu make up? Gaza’s fate depends on it

Wave Of Prayer

Feb 6th 2025 Every Thursday, Sabeel gathers our friends from around the world for our weekly online service. Led by Rev. Naim Ateek, the service includes the Wave of Prayer, readings of the upcoming week, and a time of group reflections. The gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday, to be reflected on at Sabeel’s Thursday service, is… Continue reading Wave Of Prayer

Celebrate! Mohammed Halabi is Free

Celebrate! Mohammed Halabi is Free   Dear Mark, I am excited to report to you that Mohammed Halabi was released Saturday from Israeli custody and has met with his family in Gaza! Halabi served as the Gaza Director for Christian relief and development agency World Vision International (WVI). In 2016, he was falsely accused and imprisoned… Continue reading Celebrate! Mohammed Halabi is Free

I burst into tears’: Emotions high as World Vision worker freed in Gaza ceasefire exchange

This was one of the most high profile IILEGAL and murderous imprisonments of a totally innocent man – shame on every Israeli – Mark The moment Tim Costello received the news that Mohammed el-Halabi was free, he burst into tears. Halabi, the former World Vision branch manager for Gaza, spent more than eight years in… Continue reading I burst into tears’: Emotions high as World Vision worker freed in Gaza ceasefire exchange