International solidarity

Unite to confront the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia

If Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the state premiers and the media are serious about tackling antisemitism, Jews for Palestine WA calls on them to do three simple things.

Thousands protest as Israel continues killing, despite ceasefire

Protests continued in Australia as Israel bombarded the Occupied West Bank despite the ceasefire in Gaza.

NSW Police say foreign actors and criminals likely to be behind antisemitic attacks

NSW authorities are considering whether a caravan packed with explosives found abandoned in Dural, which politicians have implied is linked to a spate of antisemitic attacks, might be an elaborate set-up. Paul Gregoire reports.

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Visiting wounded Palestinians in Malaysia

Palestinians evacuated from Egypt are languishing in a Malaysian military hostel, waiting for news that they will be sent home to Gaza. Khaled Ghannam spoke with some of them about their plight.

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Break the silence on Turkey’s attacks on Rojava

Members of the European Parliament are calling for a stronger stance against Turkey’s ongoing attacks on North East Syria, reports Medya News.

Far right ‘willfully misinterprets’ criticism of Dutton’s racism

Sarah Schwartz, executive officer of the Jewish Council of Australia, has been attacked by the right for criticising Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s conflation of Jews with Zionism. Pip Hinman reports.

‘Never again’ means never again for anyone

Jews Against the Occupation ’48 asked on the 80th year since the liberation of Auschwitz, how much longer until the liberation of Palestine? Jepke Goudsmit reports.

Palestine: Ceasefire only first step in winning justice

While the Socialist Alliance welcomes the ceasefire agreement, whether it will hold up until its final phase will depend on the global pro-Palestine movement maintaining its pressure on governments to force Israel to comply, argues Jacob Andrewartha.

Situation critical: UNRWA and its continued operations

Any ceasefire, already soured by Israel’s invasion of Jenin in the Occupied West Bank, does little to address the institutional chasm that will be left if UNRWA is forced to cease operating, argues Binoy Kampmark.

Activists face court for protesting Land Forces weapons expo

Forty-nine activists fronted the Melbourne Magistrates Court on a variety of charges related to organising and participating in the Disrupt Land Forces protest. Chloe DS reports.

Green Left Podcast Ep 65: What does the Gaza ceasefire mean?

Isaac Nellist and Riley Breen discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and the implications for Palestinians in Gaza and the global Palestine solidarity movement. 

Jewish Council of Australia condemns antisemitic arson attack, warns against ‘knee-jerk law and order’ responses

The Jewish Council of Australia has warned politicians not to use antisemitic attacks to point-score or spread other forms of hatred, such as Islamophobia or anti-Palestinian racism. Kerry Smith reports.