US seeks UN approval for Gaza force with two-year mandate

God bless them – Peter The Trump administration has reportedly sent a draft resolution to UN Security Council members which would establish an international security force in Gaza with a two-year mandate.The draft resolution would give the US and participating nations a broad mandate to govern Gaza and provide security through the end of 2027,… Continue reading US seeks UN approval for Gaza force with two-year mandate

The torture video shaking Israel to its core

Sadly it occurs every single day but not often on video – Peter Masked guards pull a blindfolded prisoner to his feet from a face-down position on the floor.He is marched into a corner, where Israeli soldiers have formed a barrier with riot shields, blocking the man from the view of a nearby security camera.… Continue reading The torture video shaking Israel to its core

Wave of Prayer

Last week, Israel enacted collective punishment via airstrikes in Gaza after an Israeli soldier was killed. The airstrikes killed over 104 people, including 46 children and 20 women. Holy God, comfort all bereaved families and those undergoing starvation, violence, and oppression. Help keep our eyes and hearts with the most vulnerable in Gaza and guide… Continue reading Wave of Prayer

Hamas’ court bid to overturn its Australian terror listing

To be fair there is an element of terrorism within Hamas but no less in Israel so the real answer is declare the Government of Israel a terror organisation – Peter Hamas, the militant Palestinian group that launched the October 7 attacks on Israel, has urged the Australian government to remove its listing as a… Continue reading Hamas’ court bid to overturn its Australian terror listing

ADVENT WEBINAR – DON’T MISS IT!

Event description The Story of Bethlehem Contextualising Life in Palestine CONVERSATION WITH MERCY AIKEN & COLE MARTIN SUNDAY, 30th NOV, 2025 2.00PM Sydney 4.00PM Auckland 8.00PM Phoenix (29th Nov) Zoom Webinar with Q&A Join this informative Conversation at the start of Advent. There will be time for questions following the presentation and conversation between Mercy… Continue reading ADVENT WEBINAR – DON’T MISS IT!

You’re Invited: Palestine National Day at NSW Parliament House

Dear Friends and Supporters, We are pleased to invite you to a special event celebrating Palestine National Day at the NSW Parliament House. Join us on Thursday, 20 November 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening of solidarity and culture. The evening will feature a special screening of “Gaza Nippers,” a powerful… Continue reading You’re Invited: Palestine National Day at NSW Parliament House

ABC taken into Gaza area under IDF control for first time since ceasefire

Israel still controlling what media can see – Peter The ABC was taken into IDF-controlled territory in Gaza. (ABC News: Matthew Doran) Riding in the back of an army jeep, we had to hold on tight as the convoy rattled along a bumpy and dusty road.Tanks had carved deep crevices along the route while travelling… Continue reading ABC taken into Gaza area under IDF control for first time since ceasefire

Israel carries out ‘powerful’ strikes on Gaza as Hamas ‘attacks IDF’

Israel just makes any excuse to continue the war – Peter Israeli Defence Forces have carried out “powerful strikes” on targets in southern Gaza, after Jerusalem accused Hamas of violating the US-brokered ceasefire. Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the strikes after the Israeli Prime Minister ordered intense attacks on the Strip, with Hamas accused of firing… Continue reading Israel carries out ‘powerful’ strikes on Gaza as Hamas ‘attacks IDF’

Wave of Prayer

Three Palestinian families (27 people) from Batan al-Hawa in Silwan were ordered to leave their homes or face eviction in the coming weeks. Settlers linked to the Ateret Cohanim association claim the land belonged to a 19th-century Jewish trust. The families, however, bought their homes legally decades ago and have lived there without challenge. Holy… Continue reading Wave of Prayer

Israel’s annexation of the West Bank has been occurring for decades

Everybody knows this but nobody admits it – Peter Last week Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, advanced first-reading bills to apply Israeli law in the occupied West Bank, prompting public pushback from Washington and a temporary pause ordered by the prime minister. The headlines suggest annexation has been checked. The record suggests otherwise.Annexation already operates in… Continue reading Israel’s annexation of the West Bank has been occurring for decades