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

Exposing Israel’s Gaza Plan – Daniel Levy interviewed

Nastasya Tay (Al Jazeera) and Daniel Levy (US / Middle East Project). Source: Al Jazeera.

In an interview with Al Jazeera on 11th July 2025, Daniel Levy — president of the US Middle East Project and former Israeli peace negotiator — expands upon what he describes as a systematic plan by the Israeli government to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza.

Satellite imagery, leaked documents, and government statements all point to the creation of a ‘concentration zone’ in southern Gaza.

Levy draws disturbing parallels to past ethnic cleansing events, calling this a “second Nakba”.  Continue reading Exposing Israel’s Gaza Plan – Daniel Levy interviewed

Australia’s legal profession calls on Australian Government to implement 10 urgent actions to help end Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Source: Al Jazeera. Palestinian dead in al-Ahli Arab Hospital, also known as the Baptist Hospital, following an Israeli strike in Gaza City.

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

Anzac Day Reflection – 25th April 2025

L to R: Justine Langford (ex-Councillor), Liz Atkins (Councillor), Hannah Thomas (Greens candidate for Grayndler), Malcolm Fraser (MPG), Olivia Barlow (Councillor) and Liz Remmerswaal Hughes (Vice-President of World Beyond War from Aotearoa-New Zealand) at Anzac Day Reflection, Marrickville Peace Park, April 25, 2025.

Over 100 people attended this year’s Anzac Day Reflection held in Richardson’s Lookout – Marrickville Peace Park. This was the seventh time that the event has been held in the Peace Park since 2016. Continue reading Anzac Day Reflection – 25th April 2025

President Trump, security and the US–Australia alliance: TAI poll reveals more Australians prefer an independent foreign policy

The Australia Institute (TAI) surveyed a nationally representative sample of 2,009 Australians about President Donald Trump, security and the US–Australia alliance. The result’s were published this week.  Continue reading President Trump, security and the US–Australia alliance: TAI poll reveals more Australians prefer an independent foreign policy

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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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

Israel bans UNRWA – part of a greater plan to expel Palestinians from the occupied territories

Photo: +972 Magazine – Kamal Adwan Hospital director Hussam Abu Safiya

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

Israel accused of deliberately destroying healthcare facilities as well as killing and torturing medical personnel in Gaza

Five-year-old Hind Rajab and her six relatives were killed by the Israeli army in Gaza on 29 January 2024. Using a US-made missile, the Israeli army also shelled the Red Crescent ambulance (pictured) and killed two paramedics sent to rescue the young girl and her extended family. Photo: ABC News.

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

Labor Premier Minns and NSW Police fail in bid to ban Free Palestine rallies

Protesters rallied outside the Supreme Court on October 4 where a hearing was underway to stop pro-Palestine rallies in Sydney. Photo: news.com.au

During the week leading up to planned Free Palestine-Free Lebanon rallies on October 6 and 7 in Sydney, both Labor Premier Chris Minns and the NSW Police set out to prevent the protests going ahead.  Continue reading Labor Premier Minns and NSW Police fail in bid to ban Free Palestine rallies

Indonesia, Sierra Leone and Solomon Islands ratify Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

TPNW signature and ratification status as of 24 September 2024. Source: ICAN

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) has reported that Indonesia, Sierra Leone and Solomon Islands are the latest countries to ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW or Treaty), also known as the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty.  Continue reading Indonesia, Sierra Leone and Solomon Islands ratify Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Blue Mountains War and Peace Forum

L to R: Nic Franklin, Vince Scappatura, Daryl Le Cornu and Kelly Marks.

The Blue Mountains Peace Collective (BMPC) held a public forum entitled War and Peace in the mid Blue Mountains town of Lawson on Sunday, September 15,  2024.1 Continue reading Blue Mountains War and Peace Forum