Tag: Israel / Palestine Conflict

23 August 2024The General Delegation of Palestine to Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific2/44 Dalman Crescent, O’Malley ACT 2606 T (02) 6286 9193 F (02) 6286 9405E Palestinian.Delegation@palgov.org W http://www.palestine-australia.comArrivals from Gaza are Assets, Not LiabilitiesArrivals from Gaza will enrich the Australian economy and societyIntroductionThis factsheet is intended to provide accurate, factual and evidence-based information about recent arrivals to Australia from the Gaza Strip. It is essential to clarify the truth and counter misinformation, especially in light of the ongoing debate in Australia and recent comments made by opposition leader Mr Peter Dutton, including the claim that individuals arriving from Gaza pose a national security risk, which are not based on any credible evidence.Palestinians from Gaza have submitted thousands of visa applications to come to Australia over the past 10 months. 2,800 visa applications were accepted. Of those accepted, only 1,300 individuals (or 46.4%) have been able to successfully arrive in Australia.

Activists force AXA to divest from ALL Israeli banks and Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems

 This is a major BDS win for Palestinian rights activists, and a win for grassroots and civil society pressure to end the shameful complicity of large financial corporations like AXA in Israel’s 76-year-old regime of settler colonialism, apartheid and genocide. 76-year-old regime of settler colonialism, apartheid and now genocide, French multinational insurer AXA was forced to… Continue reading Activists force AXA to divest from ALL Israeli banks and Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems

Ramallah, August 21, 2024—Israeli forces are systematically detaining and torturing Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, including using some as human shields.

The souls of Israels have been lost in the evil they do – Mark During an Israeli military incursion into the Al-Tuffah area of Gaza City on December 27, 2023, Israeli forces detained at least eight Palestinian children and used several as human shields, according to documentation collected by Defense for Children International – Palestine.… Continue reading Ramallah, August 21, 2024—Israeli forces are systematically detaining and torturing Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, including using some as human shields.

U.S CHRISTIANS APPEAL FOR CEASEFIRE WITH DISRUPTIVE NONVIOLENT PROTEST AT GAZA BORDER

GAZA —U.S. Christians for Ceasefire engaged in a powerful, disruptive, and prayerful nonviolent action in a military zone near the crossing into Gaza today. The 12 U.S. and 3 Palestinian Christian leaders appealing for a just peace through song, prayer, scripture, kneeling, and signs were confronted by Israeli guards at the Kerem Shalom crossing with… Continue reading U.S CHRISTIANS APPEAL FOR CEASEFIRE WITH DISRUPTIVE NONVIOLENT PROTEST AT GAZA BORDER

Palestinians fear divisive debate will derail visa pathway

(The Age, 20/8/2024) Sadly the evil that is Netanyahu and his Government has now infected Dutton and his party – God will judge us all and s/he has a lot to do when s/he reviews these men and their actions – Mark Advocates for new arrivals from Gaza fear divisive politics will derail Labor’s plans… Continue reading Palestinians fear divisive debate will derail visa pathway

Hamas rejects latest ceasefire proposal, blames Benjamin Netanyahu

(The Australian, 19/8/2024) The last thing Netanyahu needs is a ceasefire – he would be out of a job and facing criminal charges – Mark Hamas has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal discussed in Doha over the weekend, blaming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for “obstructing an agreement” for a truce and hostage exchange in… Continue reading Hamas rejects latest ceasefire proposal, blames Benjamin Netanyahu

Central Gaza and southern Lebanon hit by Israeli strikes with 25 people dead

Ceasefire – fat chance – Mark!! At least 15 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in an Israeli strike in the Gaza town of Zawayda, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported on Saturday, as a Hamas official dismissed ceasefire optimism as an “illusion”.Child in Gaza diagnosed with polio Photo shows A close-up of a man… Continue reading Central Gaza and southern Lebanon hit by Israeli strikes with 25 people dead

From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free

by Jonathan Kuttab It is outrageous, in the midst of an ongoing genocide where each day brings news of more tragedies and horrors, that we would have the luxury of addressing “final status” solutions. But, since we are always being asked what we want and how we envision the outcome, it may be worthwhile to… Continue reading From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free

Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Doha as deaths top 40,000

Sadly the real number will probably never be known – but over 100,000 dead is a more likely figure given so many missing and lost under the rubble – Mark The United States hailed a “promising start” to Gaza ceasefire talks Thursday, as pressure mounted for a deal to halt the spread of a war… Continue reading Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Doha as deaths top 40,000

Agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and we won’t attack, Iranian officials tell Israel (SMH & The Age, 15/8/2024)

Love to think this will work but as Israel has clearly decided to permanently occupy Gaza as it does the West Bank there will be no cease fire until the USA actually demand it – but we live in hope and pray for a ceasefire – Mark Dubai/Beirut: Only a ceasefire deal in Gaza stemming… Continue reading Agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and we won’t attack, Iranian officials tell Israel (SMH & The Age, 15/8/2024)