Morocco’s powerful port workers union seeks to block Maersk’s ‘military shipment’ to Israel

Good on them – Peter The move marks the most forceful stance yet by an organised labour institution in Morocco since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza. A powerful port workers‘ union in Morocco has called for a boycott of a Maersk cargo ship allegedly transporting US military equipment to Israel, intensifying a wave of public… Continue reading Morocco’s powerful port workers union seeks to block Maersk’s ‘military shipment’ to Israel

Lawyers for Australian student who lost eye during IDF raid in West Bank doubt Israel will investigate

Foreign minister Penny Wong has demanded full review into wounding of Ranem Abu-Izneid in November but legal team claim there have been ‘no updates’ Israel will never investigate its own crimes – Peter Lawyers for an Australian dentistry student who lost her eye after being struck by shrapnel in the occupied West Bank say they doubt Israel… Continue reading Lawyers for Australian student who lost eye during IDF raid in West Bank doubt Israel will investigate

Wave of Prayer

April 14th Christians around the world celebrated Palm Sunday on April 13. In Palestine, many marked the occasion by wearing traditional clothing and carrying palm branches as they attended church services to begin Holy Week. This year, however, Palestinian Christians were once again denied worship permits by the Israeli military occupation authorities, preventing many from… Continue reading Wave of Prayer

Israel expanding Gaza offensive, seizes key corridor

Israel expanding Gaza offensive, seizes key corridor The stated Israeli plan – now supported by Trump is to murder or displace every Palestinian in Gaza and the West Bank – Peter Israel said Saturday it planned to expand its military offensive in Gaza after seizing a new corridor as part of a broader effort to… Continue reading Israel expanding Gaza offensive, seizes key corridor

IDF unit involved in Gaza paramedics’ killing was under command of brigade led by notorious Israeli general

Golani troops were under command of reservist Armoured 14th Brigade, part of division led by Brig Gen Yehuda Vach Just another evil man – God will deal with him in due course – Peter The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) unit involved in the killings of 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers in the Gaza Strip… Continue reading IDF unit involved in Gaza paramedics’ killing was under command of brigade led by notorious Israeli general

Israel and the United Statesby Jonathan Kuttab

Activists for Palestinian rights have often stated that Israeli practices and policies largely depend on massive, uncritical support by the United States as Israel carries out nefarious activities amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity. The United States has not only provided financial and military support, but most importantly, it has provided political cover… Continue reading Israel and the United Statesby Jonathan Kuttab

Israeli raids make Gaza ‘smaller’

Always was the plan – Peter GAZA CITY: Israel said its troops were seizing “large areas” in Gaza and making the Palestinian territory “smaller and more isolated”, as an air strike on a residential block killed at least 23 people.Defence Minister Israel Katz said “large areas are being seized and added to Israel’s security zones,… Continue reading Israeli raids make Gaza ‘smaller’

UN experts urge nations to take concrete action to end impunity for Israel

Until this happens the murder of Palestinians will never end – Peter GENEVA More nations must join the Hague Group, a bloc of states coordinating efforts to ensure accountability for Israeli breaches of international law and uphold decisions by the international judicial bodies, said a group of independent human rights experts. A statement from the… Continue reading UN experts urge nations to take concrete action to end impunity for Israel