Victories

Some of us who have been working on issues of justice in Palestine for many years often feel despondent and discouraged, as if we are like a “voice crying in the wilderness” without any ability to impact the situation. We have marched, protested, boycotted written letters to officials, tried to educate, preach, pray, and inform… Continue reading Victories

Australian doctors describe ‘slaughterhouse’ in Gaza hospital as medicine runs out

Two Australian doctors volunteering in one of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals say nothing prepared them for what they have witnessed in the past two weeks. God help them all – Peter Two Australian doctors volunteering in Gaza say they fear for their lives amid constant Israeli attacks around the hospital where they are working, and… Continue reading Australian doctors describe ‘slaughterhouse’ in Gaza hospital as medicine runs out

Hamas in personal appeal to Trump to guarantee ceasefire

The problem is that Israel simply cannot afford a ceasefire because it would stop the murder and genocide which are the basis of their existence – Peter Hamas has reportedly written a personal letter to Donald Trump asking him to guarantee a 60-day ceasefire with Israel in return for the release of half of the… Continue reading Hamas in personal appeal to Trump to guarantee ceasefire

Wave of Prayer

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory officially confirmed that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The Commision found that Israel carried out 4 out of 5 acts of genocide as defined under international law. This finding is significant because it confirms that all states must use all means to prevent and punish the… Continue reading Wave of Prayer

World sees hope for two-state solution, Israelis and Palestinians see none

God bless the efforts of all those trying but Israel wants nothing but total genocide of everything Palestine so this is sadly just a pipe dream – Peter The expected recognition of a Palestine state by France, the UK, Australia and several other Western countries is part of an effort to breathe life into a… Continue reading World sees hope for two-state solution, Israelis and Palestinians see none

Australia officially recognises Palestine, shrugging off Trump complaints

Well done Albanese – Peter New York: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed off complaints from the Trump administration to officially recognise the state of Palestine as he arrived in New York for four days of frenzied diplomacy.Australia’s recognition of Palestine took formal effect on Sunday night alongside the United Kingdom and Canada, as world… Continue reading Australia officially recognises Palestine, shrugging off Trump complaints

Antisemitism

by Jonathan Kuttab   One of the reasons so many are reluctant to address the genocide in Gaza is the fact that it is being carried out by “the only Jewish state” and that any criticism of Israel or its policies triggers, almost automatically, charges of antisemitism (I actually prefer the term anti-Jewish bigotry, since… Continue reading Antisemitism

Global football campaign aims to boycott Israel

Good for them – Peter LONDON: Major football federations are being pressured to boycott matches against Israel as part of a new global campaign launched by high-profile organizations and figures from the world’s most popular sport.  For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The #GameOverIsrael campaign was launched on Tuesday by a major coalition of… Continue reading Global football campaign aims to boycott Israel

APAN welcomes HESTA decision to divest from Israeli Banks

Sep 16, 2025 APAN has welcomed the decision by Australian Super Fund HESTA to divest from Tel Aviv Stock Exchange listed banks and bonds issued by the State of Israel. APAN has been calling on HESTA, Australia’s Super Fund for health and community service workers, to divest from a range of companies who enable, profit… Continue reading APAN welcomes HESTA decision to divest from Israeli Banks