According to Israel all criticism of their murderous ways are antisemitic – just unbelievable that so many accept it – Mark The lack of any middle ground in commentary about Gaza is striking. Advocates press hard for their side without conceding any ground to the other. Emotions are raw and, even though Australia is far… Continue reading Telling Israel the killing must stop in Gaza is not antisemitic
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Palestinian Israel Ecumenical Network
Ceasefire video Last year on the International Day of Human Rights, at the invitation of PIEN, Australian Clergy and Churches called for a ceasefire. Sadly one year on and the situation has only got worse. Once again Australian Churches and Clergy are speaking up in solidarity. Enough is enough, this horror must end. Ceasefire Now!… Continue reading Palestinian Israel Ecumenical Network
UK MPs call for Israel arms embargo in demonstration outside parliament
The protest outside the UK parliament specifically singled out the sales of F-35 components, which have been used by Israel to carry out massacres in Gaza. Good for them – Mark A group of UK MPs urged Britain to stop selling arms to Israel in a demonstration outside parliament in London on Monday, as Israel’s deadly war… Continue reading UK MPs call for Israel arms embargo in demonstration outside parliament
Palestinians sue State Department over US assistance to Israel’s military
Lawsuit accuses Biden administration of violating US law barring aid to military units involved in rights abuses. This will go nowhere but great to try – Mark Five Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and the United States are suing the US government to try to cut off American assistance to the Israeli military… Continue reading Palestinians sue State Department over US assistance to Israel’s military
Victoria’s crackdown: criminalising Palestine protest, ignoring Israeli genocide
The Victorian government’s announcement of measures to curtail and criminalise protest is a dangerous attack on civil liberties, aimed at suppressing legitimate public political action by Palestinians and their supporters demanding an end to Israel’s 15-month-long genocide in Gaza. Premier Jacinta Allan’s rhetoric fuels harmful narratives that delegitimise Palestine solidarity movements and silence public dissent to a… Continue reading Victoria’s crackdown: criminalising Palestine protest, ignoring Israeli genocide
Gaza’s doctors, journalists and rescuers are dying amid allegations of Israel’s ‘pattern of impunity’
Surely nobody is surprised that Netanyahu keeps targeting those who may help others for MURDER – Mark While essential workers should be protected by the Geneva Conventions, a set of international treaties that prohibit civilians from being targeted by military actions, in Gaza hundreds have lost their lives or been seriously wounded, UN and local health figures… Continue reading Gaza’s doctors, journalists and rescuers are dying amid allegations of Israel’s ‘pattern of impunity’
Israel plans to double its settlers in the occupied Golan Heights after fall of Syrian regime
By Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran and wires This was always the plan – that is why Israel and the USA organised the coup in Syria and got rid of the legal Government – this war will never end until Israel has stolen all the land that is Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and West Bank. Then Jordan will… Continue reading Israel plans to double its settlers in the occupied Golan Heights after fall of Syrian regime
Australian UNRWA head saw children in Gaza ‘rummaging through rubble’ for food
By Zena Chamas Shame on Israel – Mark Nothing could mentally prepare Roger Hearn for the devastation he saw in Gaza during a visit in November. The Melbourne-born UNRWA director of relief and social services in Gaza had visited several times throughout his decades-long career. But this time was different. As director of relief, he was… Continue reading Australian UNRWA head saw children in Gaza ‘rummaging through rubble’ for food
A CALL TO ALL CHRISTIANS IN AUSTRALIA TO STRIVE FOR A JUST PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND.
Started by Pax Christi In the Name of Christ, Our Peace The time has come for people of faith to hear the cries of the people of Palestine Gaza and Lebanon and to do everything in our power towards the ending of the death and destruction they are suffering. We condemn the brutal invasion of Israel,… Continue reading A CALL TO ALL CHRISTIANS IN AUSTRALIA TO STRIVE FOR A JUST PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND.
SABEEL WAVE OF PRAYER
Dec 19th, 2024 The Israeli occupation continues committing massacres every single day in Gaza and bombing supposed “safe zones.” Just last Thursday, the Israeli occupation committed three horrific massacres, the largest of which was in the al-Nuseirat refugee camp. Holy God, we cry out to you as massacres in Gaza erase entire families. Even “safe… Continue reading SABEEL WAVE OF PRAYER