Category Archives: Israel’s Genocide in Gaza

Sign Open Letter to Defence Minister Richard Marles MP – Cancel all military exports to Israel now

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The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) has sent an open letter to Defence Minister Richard Marles MP urging an end to Australia’s complicity and export of military exports including weapon parts to Israel, all of which contribute to Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.

MPG encourages the signing of this open letter and its wide circulation amongst family, friends and networks.

The open letter can be signed here.

More information

Prof. Ben Saul, Interview with Sally Sara on Radio National Breakfast, ABC, Aug 15, 2025.
Tom McIlroy, ‘Marles insists Australia ‘not supplying weapons to Israel’ but critics argue ‘parts of weapons are weapons’’, The Guardian, Aug 10, 2025.

Israel massacres 22 civilians in missile strikes on the Nasser hospital in southern Gaza

People and rescuers work to recover the body of Palestinian cameraman Hussam al-Masri, who was a contractor for Reuters, after he was killed by an Israeli strike on Nasser hospital. Photo: Hatem Khaled/Reuters.

A total of 22 civilians were killed by Israeli missile strikes on the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Monday 25 August 2025.

Those massacred included five journalists, three hospital staff, one doctor, a civil defense worker, and one child, 14-year-old Rayan Omar Mahmoud Abu Omar. More than fifty others were injured as a result of missile strikes carried out with full knowledge of the civilian presence.  Continue reading Israel massacres 22 civilians in missile strikes on the Nasser hospital in southern Gaza

Bathurst rally demands an end to ethnic cleansing and genocide in Palestine

Bathurst rally and march – 24 August 2025. Photo: Jon Atkins

Over 200 people attended a pro-Palestinian rally at Morse Park in Bathurst on Sunday 24th August 2025.

The event was part of the Nationwide March for Palestine which was held in over 40 cities and towns across the country.  Continue reading Bathurst rally demands an end to ethnic cleansing and genocide in Palestine

Inner West residents call on the Inner West Council’s Mayor to withdraw from sham antisemitism summit

Local pressure grows on Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne to withdraw form sham antisemitism summit.

Mayors and councillors around Australia are being offered free flights, accommodation, and meals to attend a Gold Coast “antisemitism summit” from 3–5 September 2025. The summit is backed by far-right pro-Israel political groups.  Continue reading Inner West residents call on the Inner West Council’s Mayor to withdraw from sham antisemitism summit

Ex-ambassadors urge PM Albanese to recognise Palestinian state


Fifteen former ambassadors and diplomats, plus a former Consul-General, have written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urging him to declare the government’s support for the creation and recognition of a Palestinian state without delay.  Continue reading Ex-ambassadors urge PM Albanese to recognise Palestinian state

Universities’ definition of anti-Semitism destined to stifle fundamental freedoms and rights

Australia’s universities have announced that  they will adopt a new definition of antisemitism on campuses following the Senate’s Inquiry into Anti-Semitism at Australian Universities. The inquiry which received over 600 submissions, recommended that higher education providers “closely align” with the contested International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition.    Continue reading Universities’ definition of anti-Semitism destined to stifle fundamental freedoms and rights

President Trump announces plan to escalate ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip

President Trump meets Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu in the White House on Feb 4, 2025 to plan an escalation of ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Photo: Al Jazeera.

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

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli cancels visit to Belgium for fear of arrest

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli

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Israeli soldier Yuval Vagdani

President of the Hind Rajab Foundation, Dyab Abou Jahjah, has filed a criminal complaint in Belgium against Amichai Chikli, Israel’s Minister for Diaspora Affairs and the Fight Against Antisemitism, for making terrorist threats against him.1 Continue reading Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli cancels visit to Belgium for fear of arrest

Ireland joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Source: The New Arab.

Ireland has officially joined South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Continue reading Ireland joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel