Israel's war on Lebanon

The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network and the South African Boycott, Divestment and Sanction Coalition were among many pro-Palestine organisations around the world that responded positively, yet cautiously, to news of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Pip Hinman and Susan Price report. 

Muslim Votes Matter expresses its outrage at the Albanese government’s decision to send Australia’s most senior legal officer, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, to Israel to “repair” strained diplomatic ties.

The Socialist Alliance met for 19th National Conference to discuss its perspectives and plans for 2025, a federal election year. Isaac Nellist reports.

Just days before the Republicans, headed by Donald Trump, take charge in the US, pro-Palestine protests across Australia continued to demand that Labor cut ties with Israel. Pip Hinman, Sarah Hathway and Adam Bremner report.

A Katoomba showing of The Last Sky, a documentary made by Rihab Charida and Nicholas Hanna, raised $400 for Palestinian refugees. Jessica Steele reports.

As the apocalyptic violence unleashed on Gaza grinds on and domestic opposition grows, Labor has resorted to backing an institutional assault on free speech. Sam Wainwright argues the only way to fight back is to keep speaking out.

Israel’s siege of Northern Gaza and its violation of the recently signed ceasefire deal in Lebanon were the people’s focus at the 60th consecutive week of protests for Palestine.

“We have been hoping and waiting in vain,” Jews Against the Occupation 48 states in an open letter to the Prime Minister. “Nothing in the past twelve months has propelled you into meaningful action.” See below to sign on.

While the success or failure of ICC warrants rely on whether countries observe international human rights conventions, the warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant have boosted the global pro-Palestine movement. Binoy Kampmark reports. 

National rallies across Australia demanded that Australia cut ties with Israel, as per the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for alleged war crimes.  

Israel is continuing its genocidal war on Gaza, as resistance continues inside Palestine, Lebanon and Iran. Resistance is also continuing in Australia, as thousands demanded a ceasefire in the 55th consecutive week of protests.

Not so long ago, the official line was that we could consider republicanism when the queen died. Tony Smith argues that politicians calling for Independent Senator Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe to be sanctioned for dishonesty invite ridicule.