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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

Gaza, Colonial Violence, and the Pursuit of a Just Peace The fighting in Gaza that has shocked the world requires a clear and principled response. For FOSNA, as an organization that promotes the message of Palestinian Liberation Theology and the Christian perspective on which it is based, a number of statements need to be made:… Continue reading FOSNA

ABC | 8.10.23 Israel says it is now at war with Hamas, launching air strikes on Gaza and vowing to inflict an “unprecedented price” after dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns, killing hundreds and abducting others in an unprecedented operation. The surprise early morning attack… Continue reading Israel retaliates with Gaza strikes after Palestinian militants kill hundreds and take hostages

War in Israel broke out when Hamas Jihadists launched a full-scale invasion from the Gaza Strip, but the flames of conflict were stoked after the end of World War II. Here’s how. News Corp Australia Network | October 8, 2023 Seventy-five years ago, Israel was born as the homeland for the Jewish people in the… Continue reading Why Israel-Palestine war 75 years in the making

Israeli police say they have arrested several people suspected of spitting in the direction of Christian pilgrims and churches in Jerusalem ByJULIA FRANKEL Associated Press October 4, 2023, 1:40 PM JERUSALEM — Israeli police said Wednesday they arrested several people suspected of spitting in the direction of Christian pilgrims and churches in Jerusalem this week as… Continue reading Israeli police arrest suspects for spitting near Christian pilgrims and churches in Jerusalem