Israel, US reject plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing more people

Of course Israel rejects it – they just want the land for themselves with all Arabs either dead or somewhere else – Mark Israel has rejected a proposal from the Arab League under which Gaza would be rebuilt without its remaining population being displaced. (AP: Evan Vucci)“But what other option is there?”“Why don’t the Arabs… Continue reading Israel, US reject plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing more people

Australian government funding for Project Rozana whitewashes Israeli genocide, entrenches apartheid

Mar 4, 2025 The Australian government’s decision to award $4 million in funding to health organisation Project Rozana is a cynical attempt to whitewash Israel’s genocide in Gaza and its decades-long system of illegal occupation and apartheid. Rather than supporting Palestinian self-determination, this funding entrenches Israeli control over Palestinian healthcare, bypassing Palestinian institutions, sidelining Palestinian medical sovereignty,… Continue reading Australian government funding for Project Rozana whitewashes Israeli genocide, entrenches apartheid

Palestinians in West Bank face devastating Ramadan amid Israeli raids, displacement

While the month traditionally brings families together to fast, pray, and share meals, Palestinians in the West Bank struggle to survive More and more evil – God help them all – Mark As Ramadan arrives in the occupied West Bank, the Islamic month that brings joy, community, and spiritual reflection is overshadowed by despair, displacement, and economic… Continue reading Palestinians in West Bank face devastating Ramadan amid Israeli raids, displacement

Israel’s War Decimated Gaza’s Farmlands and Killed Most of its Livestock

The bombing has destroyed agricultural land and poisoned the soil, while Israel’s sweeping blockade has made water scarce for farmers who once provided a third of Gaza’s food needs. Israel has proven that its stated aim of destroying Gaza in every way is coming true – Mark GAZA—On an afternoon in early February, Sami Abu… Continue reading Israel’s War Decimated Gaza’s Farmlands and Killed Most of its Livestock

US holds secret talks with Hamas on Gaza hostages: report

(Herald-Sun, Daily Telegraph, 6/3/2025) Please God keep Trump away from Gaza – Mark Donald Trump’s administration has been conducting secret talks with Hamas on the possibility of releasing American hostages being held in Gaza.According to a report in Reuters, a source briefed on the situation said US special envoy for hostage affairs Adam Boehler has… Continue reading US holds secret talks with Hamas on Gaza hostages: report

Israeli intelligence had ‘deep understanding’ of Hamas threat

(The Age, SMH, 6/3/2025) It has been quite clear for a long time that the Israel Government needed Hamas to act so they could then do all they have done – Mark Jerusalem: Israel’s top domestic security agency ignored signs Hamas would attack in October 2023 and was fooled into believing the militant group did… Continue reading Israeli intelligence had ‘deep understanding’ of Hamas threat

“What Radicalized You?” A Reflection for Ash Wednesdayby Jesse Steven Wheeler

A humorous meme in activist circles always begins with the question: “What radicalized you?” Multiple iterations exist, as is common among memes, but answers include: Basic human empathy, Kindergarten, or  The teachings of Jesus.  The subtext being that rather than neo-marxist discourses, critical theory, postcolonial deconstruction, and the like, the thing that radicalized you was… Continue reading “What Radicalized You?” A Reflection for Ash Wednesdayby Jesse Steven Wheeler

This critique of Western apathy about the war in Gaza is blistering

By Antony Loewenstein March 5, 2025 — 12.00am One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This Omar El Akkad But sadly so true – MarkThere are too many horrific stories to recount. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed by Israel in Gaza since October 7, 2023, the day that Hamas attacked Israel… Continue reading This critique of Western apathy about the war in Gaza is blistering

Australia backs Gaza assistance as Israel chokes aid

How sad that Israel is still playing games with innocent lives – Mark Australia has called for humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza and for a ceasefire to continue as Israel blocks supplies.The first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and designated terror group Hamas resulted in 25 hostages being freed and eight bodies… Continue reading Australia backs Gaza assistance as Israel chokes aid