Between 25th November and 1st December, four Palestinians, including one child, were killed by Israeli forces, bringing the total number of Palestinians killed in the West Bank so far this year to 227. Continue reading Israeli violence surges across northern occupied West Bank
In the following interview with Democracy Now! – an independent and not-for-profit American TV, radio, and Internet news program – Israeli historian and author Ilan Pappé discusses the post-genocidal prospects of Palestinian statehood.
He also considers the future of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who is under investigation for corruption in Israel and subject to an international arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. Continue reading Israeli political leaders have not changed their policy aim of ethnically cleansing Palestinians from their land
Condemnation of Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza is continuing to grow both in Australia and around the world.
On 7 May 2025, more than 20 independent experts linked to the UN’s Human Rights Council said that the world faced a “stark decision” to “remain passive and witness the slaughter of innocents or take part in crafting a just resolution”. The experts implored the international community to avert the “moral abyss we are descending into.”1
More recently on the 9 May 2025, over 700 members of Australia’s legal profession signed a letter expressing their “profound concerns about the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza” and urged the Australian government “to do everything it can to end the hostilities and protect innocent civilians from further death, destruction, famine and plausible genocide.” Continue reading Australia’s legal profession calls on Australian Government to implement 10 urgent actions to help end Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Since taking office on 20th January 2025, President Trump has issued dozens of executive orders and made numerous announcements in relation to foreign affairs and defence matters. His recent proposal on Gaza can be ranked as one of the most irresponsible and dangerous among these. Continue reading President Trump announces plan to escalate ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday 31st October 2024 that Israeli legislation to shut down the main lifeline for Palestinians in Gaza Strip “will be deadly” if fully implemented.1 Continue reading Israel bans UNRWA – part of a greater plan to expel Palestinians from the occupied territories
The Australian 2024 Edward Said Memorial Lecture was delivered by Dr Samah Sabawi at the University of South Australia on 2nd November 2024. Continue reading Dr Samah Sabawi – 2024 Edward Said Memorial Lecture
United Nations investigators have accused Israel of deliberately targeting Gaza’s health facilities and killing medical personnel during its assaults on Gaza. Continue reading Israel accused of deliberately destroying healthcare facilities as well as killing and torturing medical personnel in Gaza
On 19th July 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) handed down its ruling in the case formally known as Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. Continue reading ICJ rules Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory unlawful
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The United Nations Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (the Committee) held a two-day conference in Geneva, Switzerland from 3-4 April 2024. The conference was entitled “Building Bridges with International Civil Society to Address the Ongoing Nakba”.1 Continue reading Australian Civil Society’s Stand Against Israel’s War on Gaza at the United Nations
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At a press conference in the Australian Parliament on Thursday 4th July, Senator Fatima Payman announced her resignation from the Labor Party.
Senator Payman’s resignation followed her decision to support a motion by The Greens in the Senate on Tuesday 25th June which referred to “the need for the Senate to recognise the State of Palestine.” Continue reading Senator Payman resigns from the Labor Party following its refusal to recognise Palestinian statehood
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World renown philosopher, linguist and advocate of Palestinian rights, Noam Chomsky, now 95, was discharged from a hospital in Sao Paulo on 18th June. He will continue with his convalescence after suffering a stroke one year ago. The stroke impacted the right side of his body, as well as his ability to speak. Continue reading Noam Chomsky, renown philosopher, linguist and advocate of Palestinian rights, discharged from Sao Paulo hospital
Photo: A father carries his children while trying to flee from air strikes in the city of Rafah. UNICEF/Eyad El Baba, Nov 2023.
In a recent interview on RN Breakfast, James Elder, UNICEF’s global spokesperson, described the devastating impact that Israel’s war on Gaza is having on children.
He reported how a UNICEF convoy carrying nutritional and medical supplies for 10,000 children in northern Gaza was prevented from delivering this humanitarian aid by Israeli authorities. Continue reading UNICEF: Israel’s war on Gaza and its devastating impacts on children
Photo: The Electronic Intifada – Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza after an Israeli airstrike on 11th May 2024.
In a press release published 3rd June 2024, Oxfam International highlighted aspects of the ongoing horror inflicted on Palestinian civilians, including women and children, by Israel’s relentless ground and air assaults in the Gaza Strip.
The press release opens with the following observations:
Israel’s relentless air and land bombardment and deliberate obstruction of the humanitarian response is making it virtually impossible for aid agencies to reach trapped, starved civilians in Gaza, Oxfam said today, as the latest ceasefire deal negotiations continue. Continue reading Oxfam: Famine risk increases as Israel makes Gaza aid response virtually impossible
Photo: A Palestinian flag was raised outside the Irish Parliament to mark its recognition of Palestinian statehood. BBC News
On Tuesday 28th May, Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognised Palestinian statehood. This move adds to the Israel’s increasing isolation since its genocidal war on Gaza started almost eight months ago.
Statements by each of these European countries explained that they wanted to accelerate efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and that they aimed to encourage other European Union countries to follow suit. Continue reading Spain, Ireland and Norway have recognised a Palestinian state – what’s stopping Australia?
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On Friday 10th May 2024, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution which upgrades Palestine’s rights and privileges as an Observer State and calls on the UN Security Council to favourably reconsider Palestine’s request for full membership.
The 193-member General Assembly approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by 143 votes for, 9 against (including the United States and Israel) and 25 abstentions. Australia decided to join the vast majority of member states by voting in favour of this resolution.1 Continue reading UN General Assembly supports symbolic move to allow Palestine full membership