A new book by Black Inc — Statements from the Soul — normalises Zionism through claims to Jewish indigeneity to Israel. RAND KHATIB AND JORDANA SILVERSTEIN APR 24, 2023 We’re seeing in stark relief the ways Zionism enjoys broad support from across the Australian media at the moment — how it is normalised, described as something that… Continue reading Why Zionism is an unnatural ally of Indigenous sovereignty
UN urged to reject antisemitism definition over ‘misuse’ to shield Israel
More than 100 Israeli and international civil society groups warn IHRA definition could curb work of UN bodiesChris McGreal in New York Tue 25 Apr 2023 00.58 AEST (The Guardian) (https://www.theguardian.com/news/2023/apr/24/un-ihra-antisemitism-definition-israel-criticism ) More than 100 Israeli and international civil society organisations have asked the United Nations to reject a controversial definition of antisemitism because it is being “misused”… Continue reading UN urged to reject antisemitism definition over ‘misuse’ to shield Israel
Vigil to commemorate 75 years of Nakba
FREE PALESTINE MELBOURNE When: Sunday May 7 2023 2 PMWhere: Steps of State Library, MelbourneThe Israeli army and police Illegal Israeli settlementscontinue to increase, withmore Palestinian homesdemolished, more land lossand more displacement.Land Loss ContinuesStand with us to say “No More”Free PalestineIn 1948, Zionist militias and the army of the newly createdIsraeli state carried out a… Continue reading Vigil to commemorate 75 years of Nakba
75 Years of Dispossession and Resistance in Palestine: A forum hosted by Students for Palestine
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Top Court Rules Against Israel’s Ban on Palestinians From Joint Memorial Day Event
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s refusal to let bereaved Palestinian families enter Israel to participate in memorial ceremony is opposed by the attorney generalShare in FacebookShare in Twitter Families at the joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony in 2018.Credit: Ofer VakninChen MaanitGet email notification for articles from Chen MaanitFollow Apr 23, 2023 Israel’s Supreme Court granted a… Continue reading Top Court Rules Against Israel’s Ban on Palestinians From Joint Memorial Day Event
Who Israelis Must Also Remember on Memorial Day
May the people of Israel remember its sons and daughters, the faithful and the brave, who sacrificed their lives in the war for the rebirth of Israel, and may the people of Israel remember the sons and daughters, the faithful and the brave, of the Palestinian people, who sacrificed their lives in the war for… Continue reading Who Israelis Must Also Remember on Memorial Day
Palestinian factions warn Israel against targeted killings of leaders
Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad have reportedly taken precautionary measures after Israeli reports of resuming policy assassinations. By KHALED ABU TOAMEH Published: APRIL 24, 2023 08:16 HAMAS GAZA chief Yehya Al-Sinwar speaks at a rally for al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), in Gaza, earlier this month. Hamas leaders should fear targeted assassinations by Israel, says the writer.… Continue reading Palestinian factions warn Israel against targeted killings of leaders
The Young Men of This Palestinian Town Keep Dying
Ayid Salim, a 20-year-old Palestinian interior design student, took part in demonstrations against Israeli troops who raid his hometown. A soldier who thought Ayid was throwing firecrackers shot him five times. He was the third man to die this way in Azzun in a year Haaretz | Gideon Levy | Apr 22, 2023 The town… Continue reading The Young Men of This Palestinian Town Keep Dying
Adelaide Uni criticised by Australian Jewish Association for refusing definition of anti-Semitism
Adelaide Advertiser | Evangeline Polymeneas | April 21, 2023 A Jewish group has described Adelaide as the “anti-Semitism capital of Australia” after a university chose not to adopt an international definition of anti-Semitism. The University of Adelaide declined The Australian Jewish Association’s request to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism… Continue reading Adelaide Uni criticised by Australian Jewish Association for refusing definition of anti-Semitism
Human rights groups warn UN against antisemitism definition
Over 100 groups urge UN not to adopt wording they say ‘opens the door’ to labelling legitimate criticism of Israel antisemitic United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the 22nd session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations headquarters in New York City on 17 April,… Continue reading Human rights groups warn UN against antisemitism definition