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President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, adopted by the UN Security Council on November 17, 2025, includes references to a reformed Palestinian Authority that would be able to regain control over the Gaza administration…write David Bedein and Arnon Groiss. Read more

Auckland Mayor clashes with pro-Palestinian group after refusing speaking request

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown faced heated scenes at Tuesday’s governing body meeting after refusing a request from the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) to address councillors, prompting protests and a brief disruption to proceedings. Read more

Released documents show NZ government advised full recognition of Palestine — advice declined

Newly released government papers show that New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) urged the Government to fully recognise a Palestinian state earlier this year. Read more

Trump & Putin: locate state of Palestine east of Jordan River

President Trump’s decision to involve the United Nations Security Council in implementing Trump’s 20 point peace plan has struck a brick wall with Russia filing its own draft resolution to that proposed by Trump. Read more

Crunch time for Trump on Judea and Samaria (West Bank)

President Trump’s long-overdue decision – promised in March – on the future of Judea and Samaria (West Bank) – could be revealed during his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) at the White House on 18 November. Read more

Government defends Israeli defence deals amidst violent protests at maritime expo

Thirteen people were arrested after violent clashes broke out between pro-Palestinian protesters and police outside a major defence and maritime expo in Sydney.

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Job applicant targeted with antisemitic hate

A young Israeli woman was surprised to be the target of a nasty antisemitic message after being rejected for a job by The Garden of Eden nursery in Albert Park. Read more

Lush shutdown described as selective outrage

Cosmetics retailer Lush has drawn sharp criticism from within Australia’s Jewish community and beyond after closing all its stores, website, and Sydney factory for a day in protest over what it called the “starvation in Gaza.” Read more

NZ Teachers’ Union under fire for prioritising ‘Palestine’ in government talks

New Zealand’s largest secondary teachers’ union has come under fire after revelations that “Palestine” topped the agenda for a meeting it sought with the Government — ahead of discussions on education policy, curriculum, or pay negotiations. Read more

Surveys show recognition of Palestine would reward extremism, not peace

Palestinian opinion surveys reveal that President Mahmoud Abbas’ recent pledges to disarm Hamas, reform governance, and end anti-peace messaging are almost certain to remain unfulfilled, according to a major new report from the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC).

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Hollywood pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions

Some prominent Hollywood figures have signed a pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions they say are “implicated in genocide” of the Palestinian people. Read more

Charged pro-Palestine activist to test freedom of speech

A man charged with using “insulting words” at a pro-Palestine rally will argue he has a constitutional right to freedom of speech in political discourse. Read more

‘Betrayal’: former PM condemns Palestine recognition

One of Australia’s longest-serving prime ministers has condemned government plans to recognise a Palestinian state, slamming it as a “betrayal” of international law. Read more

Rabbis warn Albanese against Palestinian recognition after Iran-linked attacks

The Rabbinical Association of Australasia (RAA) has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urging him to abandon any move towards recognising a Palestinian state in light of revelations about Iran’s involvement in attacks on Australian soil.

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Jewish organisations react to growing rift between Australia and Israel

Australian Jewish organisations have expressed concern about the potential impact on relations with Israel following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement that Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September.

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‘Forever tarnished’: Netanyahu spews more vitriol on PM

Israel’s prime minister has launched another verbal salvo against Anthony Albanese over his handling of the situation in the Middle East as calls grow for calm. Read more

‘Disgust’: US diplomat attacks ALP’s Palestine decision

America’s ambassador to Israel has taken aim at the federal government’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood at a United Nations meeting in September. Read more

Hamas praise for Australia’s Palestine recognition sparks further Jewish community outcry

Australian Jewish leaders have increased their criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state, following praise for the move from Hamas.

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Global momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine

The international community is making a united effort to recognise Palestine, the prime minister says, despite a top US official saying Australia’s push is meaningless. Read more

Indigenous Friends of Israel not pleased with Palestine decision

The Indigenous Friends of Israel International has not welcomed Australia’s announcement that it would support recognition of a Palestinian state. Read more

Jewish leaders condemn Australia’s recognition of Palestine as ‘dangerous and premature’

Jewish community organisations have sharply criticised the Albanese government’s decision to recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, warning it risks rewarding violence and undermining the prospects for peace.

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PM brushes off push for Israel sanctions as a ‘slogan’

Australia has downplayed US criticism of international efforts to recognise Palestine, as Anthony Albanese criticises Israel’s plan to expand its Gaza offensive. Read more

Former ambassador to Israel warns against delaying recognition of Palestine

Failing to recognise a Palestinian state would reward the Israeli government for its “campaign of genocidal violence”, a former Australian ambassador to Israel has warned, as the Albanese government weighs its next diplomatic steps.

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Herzog demands truth after German media exposes fake Gaza photography

During a visit to Tallinn on Wednesday, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog used a joint press appearance with Estonian President Alar Karis to call out what he described as Hamas-led propaganda efforts, citing recent investigative reports from leading German newspapers that revealed staged images from Gaza. Read more

Australia, France leaders discuss crisis in Gaza

The leaders of Australia and France have made plans to meet at a United Nations gathering, where Palestinian statehood and the crisis in Gaza will be major issues. Read more

Australia co-ordinating on recognition of Palestine

Australia is one step closer to recognising Palestinian statehood and is coordinating with other nations on the issue, as the foreign minister warns there might soon be “no Palestine left”. Read more

UN self-destructing in pursuit of dead two-state solution

The New York Declaration (Declaration) issued at the conclusion of the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Question and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in New York City under the joint chairmanship of Saudi Arabia and France on 27-29 July, marks the beginning of the self-destruction of the United Nations. Read more

New Zealand holds firm on Palestinian statehood recognition: “no reward for terror”

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed his government will not follow the United Kingdom’s lead in conditionally recognising a Palestinian state, declaring the time is not right for symbolic moves that risk legitimising terrorism. Read more

Stories of starvation spurs statehood push for Palestine

Australia recognising Palestinian statehood is only a matter of time, the Australian treasurer says, as an expert warns starvation has reached a tipping point in Gaza. Read more

Planned Harbour Bridge Gaza protest sparks backlash

A planned pro-Palestinian protest across the Sydney Harbour Bridge this Sunday has drawn significant opposition.

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