Palestine tells World Court Israel occupation must end
Palestinian representatives has asked judges at the UN’s highest court to declare Israel’s occupation of their territory illegal, saying their advisory opinion could contribute to a two-state solution and a lasting peace. Read more
Oct 7: Not an international crime to kill soldiers, says UN’s Francesca Albanese
December 24, 2023 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
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Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur for Palestinian rights, has courted controversy among Israel supporters for her one-sided faulting of Israel for its conflict with the Palestinians and comments she has made which have been widely interpreted as antisemitic. Read more
‘Tell the truth’: ABC office vandalised for second time
The ABC’s Melbourne office has been vandalised after red paint was splattered on windows and messages about the Israel-Palestine conflict scrawled across the building. Read more
Why is there no Palestinian state?
December 21, 2023 by Ron Weiser
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When Jesus the Jew walked the laneways and pathways of Jerusalem, he saw neither mosque nor church, for the religions they represented had not yet come into existence. Read more
‘Keep fighting’: school students’ promise for Palestine
December 8, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
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Students say they will not let up with their demands as hundreds skipped school in support of Palestine and an end to the conflict in Gaza. Read more
Arab-Islamic Committee & UN ignore HKOPS path to peace
December 4, 2023 by David Singer
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The Ministerial Committee appointed at the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on 11 November missed a golden opportunity to advance an end to the Jewish-Arab conflict when they met with United Nations Secretary-General – Mr. António Guterres – on 29 November. Read more
Palestine protest backlash rocks Sydney Theatre Company
November 29, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
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A prominent Sydney Theatre Company board member has quit after actors held a pro-Palestine protest onstage. Read more
I’m not signing Australian lawyers’ open letter concerning Gaza
November 13, 2023 by David Singer
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1012 Australian barristers, lawyers and legal academics have so far signed a nine-page letter – including 89 footnotes (Australian Letter) – requesting Australia use its influence to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank – which I won’t be signing. Read more
Video key as man fights Palestine rally assault charge
A man allegedly involved in an ugly clash during a pro-Palestinian rally outside the Opera House will fight an assault charge as his lawyer waits for footage of the incident. Read more
Israel angered as UNESCO designates Jericho ruins as World Heritage Site in ‘Palestine’
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted on Sunday to recognize ancient ruins near Jericho as a “World Heritage Site in Palestine.”
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ALP status quo on Israel-Palestine
August 18, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
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The Labor Party Conference held in Brisbane has maintained the recent changes in its policy regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict without any further additions. Read more
The British Mandate
August 18, 2023 by Jeremy Rosen
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The British Mandate of Palestine was established on July 24th, 1922. Read more
Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change
Trade Minister Don Farrell remains confident a Labor conference stoush has been avoided following the federal government’s change of language on Israel. Read more
The real reason Palestinians do not have a free press
August 11, 2023 by Bassam Tawil
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It is no secret that the Palestinians do not have a free press. Read more
Food for thought – a letter from America
July 20, 2023 by Bruce S. Ticker
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In The Philadelphia Inquirer’s food section, a Palestinian chef opened up a whole new front…quite an unappetising one…in the propaganda wars over Israel. Read more
M-E schools textbooks expert briefs Australian MPs
May 24, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The ECAJ and Parliamentary Friends of Israel have co-hosted Middle East textbooks expert Marcus Sheff at Parliament House in Canberra. Read more
Palestinians claim new understandings reached with Israel
February 21, 2023 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
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As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that no new Israeli settlements would be established, Palestinian sources told the Tazpit Press Service that there is now a US-mediated understanding between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to lower tensions. Read more
UN vote ‘despicable’, says Israel – Australia votes against, NZ abstains
January 1, 2023 by AAP J-Wire
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Israel has condemned and the Palestinians have welcomed a United Nations General Assembly vote asking the International Court of Justice to provide an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories. Read more
EU cuts its UNRWA budget by 40 percent
The European Union’s 2022-24 UNRWA aid budget will be 40% lower than during the previous three-year period, the E.U. announced last week. Read more
Emma Watson is right
January 9, 2022 by Stephen M.Flatow - JNS.org
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“Free Palestine!” says actress Emma Watson. She’s right. Read more
At Washington grilling, Biden official confirms plans to reopen consulate for Palestinians
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Matt McKeon confirmed on Wednesday that the administration is seeking to reopen the U.S. Consulate for Palestinians in its original location in Jerusalem. Read more
Biden’s reward to UNRWA for bad behaviour
July 21, 2021 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
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The United States transferred $135 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) on Saturday. Read more
PA refuses Israel’s offer to transfer 1m COVID-19 vaccines
June 20, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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The Palestinian Authority (PA) cancelled an agreement in which Israel was to transfer over one million Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines to the PA, claiming the Pfizer vaccines were damaged. Read more
Chief rabbi calls out South Africa’s president over Israel ‘apartheid’ allegations
South Africa’s Sunday Times published an open letter by Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who compared Israel to South Africa under apartheid. Read more
Bob Carr targets Israel again
May 4, 2021 by Henry Benjamin
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Former NSW Premier and former Minister for Foreign Affairs Bob Carr has sent an email to “to all supporters of Palestine in the Australian Labor Party”. Read more
Australia commended for UN vote
December 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Zionist Federation of Australia has commended the Australian Government for maintaining its principled voting record in the United Nations. Read more
ICC moving ahead with investigation against Israel
The International Criminal Court has announced it will move ahead with its investigation against Israel even though Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas declared the annulment of all agreements with Israel and the United States. Read more
Senior Palestinian official: ‘Our only option is to sever ties with Israel and the US’
June 4, 2020 by
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The Palestinians’ only option now is to “entirely reject” the U.S. peace plan and sever relations with the United States and Israel, according to PLO Secretary General Saeb Erekat. Read more
ICC gives Palestinians until June 10 to clarify status of Oslo Accords
The International Criminal Court in The Hague is requesting clarification from the Palestinian Authority regarding its recent announcement that all agreements with Israel and the United States had been annulled. Read more
PLO opens door to Jordan returning to Judea and Samaria
May 25, 2020 by David Singer
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Advancing an end to the 100 years old Jewish-Arab conflict has become a miraculous possibility since the formation of an Israeli Government of National Unity just seven days ago. Read more