The forum was formed after Gantz joined Netanyahu in a national unity government at the start of the Gaza war in October. It also included Gantz’s political partner Gadi Eisenkot and Aryeh Deri, head of the religious party Shas, as observers. David Mencer, spokesperson at the prime minister’s office, told reporters the war cabinet had […]
Read MoreAustralian Border Force questions three people suspected of travelling to join Israeli army
The Australian Border Force has “intervened” at the border to ask further questions of at least three Australians suspected of planning to travel to Israel to serve in the country’s military. The government is also warning Australians who seek to serve with the armed forces of a foreign country “to carefully consider their legal obligations […]
Read MoreThe more moderate voices making decisions about the Israel-Gaza war are now gone
In Israel, there is a Hebrew saying largely adopted during times of war: sheket, yorim. It translates to “quiet, we’re shooting”, and it reflects the widely held understanding politics and other distractions should be put aside for the good of the country while it’s fighting. For many months in Israel, that’s what happened. In the […]
Read MorePro-Palestine activists disrupt second Jerry Seinfeld show
A second Jerry Seinfeld show has been disrupted by pro-Palestine hecklers, as the US Jewish comedian told them their activism was misplaced and they were “ruining the night”. The protesters carried Palestinian flags and yelled “Free Palestine” during his comedy routine, before being escorted out of the ICC Sydney Theatre in Sydney. “It’s working … […]
Read MoreNetanyahu disbands war cabinet after split
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the six-member war cabinet, according to an Israeli official, following the exit from government of centrist former general Benny Gantz. Netanyahu is now expected to hold consultations about the Gaza conflict with a small group of ministers, including Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron […]
Read MoreBaillieu library graffitied with Palestinian militants’ name
Vandals who attacked the University of Melbourne’s main library tagged it with the name of a militant Palestinian group that has claimed responsibility for deadly attacks on the West Bank, in what terrorism experts and Jewish community leaders say is a worrying step-up in protest activity. Balaclava-clad activists this month broke into the Baillieu Library […]
Read More‘Give us the tools’: Netanyahu claims the US is withholding arms from Israel
‘Give us the tools’: Netanyahu claims the US is withholding arms from Israel The Age/Alisa Odenheimer/19.6.2024 New York: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the US must keep supplying weapons for its war against Hamas, accusing President Joe Biden of withholding arms as the country is “fighting for its life”. In an English-language video statement […]
Read MoreAustralia supports push to admit Palestine as full United Nations member
Australia has supported Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the United Nations, splitting with our closest allies and defying the warnings of Israeli leaders in a historic vote. The UN General Assembly on Friday (local time) overwhelmingly backed a resolution that gives Palestine new rights to participate in the body and pushes the […]
Read MoreThe costs of Israel’s war in Gaza are astronomical. Could Benjamin Netanyahu end it even if he wanted to?
Seven months of war in Gaza, more than 36,000 people confirmed dead, 1.7 million displaced, an alleged famine and a public health catastrophe — those are the results of Hamas’ October 7 attack and Israel’s retaliation. In Gaza, there are 80,000 injured people, many with horrific, life-long wounds. Around 130 Israelis remain held hostage by […]
Read MoreGAZA WISHLIST ‘SPREAD STATEWIDE’
The document detailing a $7.7m wishlist of medical equipment and medicines for Gaza under the banner of the state of Palestine has been spread across the Victorian health system. Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital staff have been told the document, a copy of which was found in a secure area at the hospital, has been found […]
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