Tag: Israel / Palestine Conflict

More and more indiscriminate murder by Israel – Mark Israel’s military says it has killed the head of Hamas’s security forces in southern Gaza, Hussam Shahwah, as part of a series of air strikes in the enclave that killed at least 37 Palestinians. The strike in Khan Younis hit an encampment sheltering displaced families, killing… Continue reading At least 54 people killed in Israeli strikes, including head of police, local officials say

Jimmy Carter by Jonathan Kuttab   At the age of 100, Jimmy Carter passed away this week in his home in Plains, Georgia.  I have had the pleasure and honor of meeting President Carter several times, after he left office. It is rare to see such a humble, powerful, and authentically Christian person reach the… Continue reading Jimmy Carter

Jan 2nd, 2025 For the second year, Sabeel partnered with local organizations to develop a play titled Emanuel. The play explores the reality of life in Gaza during the Christmas season, emphasizing how love triumphs over power and remains a more potent force. It was attended by nearly 400 people, primarily teenagers and young adults, in Jerusalem.… Continue reading WAVE OF PRAYER

According to Israel all criticism of their murderous ways are antisemitic – just unbelievable that so many accept it – Mark The lack of any middle ground in commentary about Gaza is striking. Advocates press hard for their side without conceding any ground to the other. Emotions are raw and, even though Australia is far… Continue reading Telling Israel the killing must stop in Gaza is not antisemitic

Ceasefire video Last year on the International Day of Human Rights, at the invitation of PIEN, Australian Clergy and Churches called for a ceasefire. Sadly one year on and the situation has only got worse. Once again Australian Churches and Clergy are speaking up in solidarity. Enough is enough, this horror must end. Ceasefire Now!… Continue reading Palestinian Israel Ecumenical Network

The protest outside the UK parliament specifically singled out the sales of F-35 components, which have been used by Israel to carry out massacres in Gaza. Good for them – Mark A group of UK MPs urged Britain to stop selling arms to Israel in a demonstration outside parliament in London on Monday, as Israel’s deadly war… Continue reading UK MPs call for Israel arms embargo in demonstration outside parliament

Lawsuit accuses Biden administration of violating US law barring aid to military units involved in rights abuses. This will go nowhere but great to try – Mark Five Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and the United States are suing the US government to try to cut off American assistance to the Israeli military… Continue reading Palestinians sue State Department over US assistance to Israel’s military

The Victorian government’s announcement of measures to curtail and criminalise protest is a dangerous attack on civil liberties, aimed at suppressing legitimate public political action by Palestinians and their supporters demanding an end to Israel’s 15-month-long genocide in Gaza. Premier Jacinta Allan’s rhetoric fuels harmful narratives that delegitimise Palestine solidarity movements and silence public dissent to a… Continue reading Victoria’s crackdown: criminalising Palestine protest, ignoring Israeli genocide

By Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran and wires This was always the plan – that is why Israel and the USA organised the coup in Syria and got rid of the legal Government – this war will never end until Israel has stolen all the land that is Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and West Bank. Then Jordan will… Continue reading Israel plans to double its settlers in the occupied Golan Heights after fall of Syrian regime

By Zena Chamas Shame on Israel – Mark Nothing could mentally prepare Roger Hearn for the devastation he saw in Gaza during a visit in November. The Melbourne-born UNRWA director of relief and social services in Gaza had visited several times throughout his decades-long career. But this time was different. As director of relief, he was… Continue reading Australian UNRWA head saw children in Gaza ‘rummaging through rubble’ for food