In short: The head of ASIO says a growing number of unpredictable and complex violent extremist threats has his organisation “stretched”. Australia’s national terrorism alert level was lifted from “possible” to “probable” yesterday. What’s next? Patience with radicalised youth — along with strong male role models — are key to countering the threat, according to […]
Read MoreIsraeli artist shuts down Biennale show, urging ceasefire
Venice, Italy — Since February thousands of pro-Palestinian activists have tried in vain to get the Venice Biennale, one of the world’s most prestigious international art exhibitions, to ban Israel over its conduct of the war in the Gaza Strip. But this week, when the Biennale’s international pavilions open for a media preview, the doors […]
Read MoreThe paramilitary group Israel and the Opposition want Australia to label as terrorist
Australia is facing pressure to take a stronger stance against Iran and list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, following its attack on Israel. In an unprecedented move, Iran fired over 300 missiles and drones into Israeli territory on Saturday. It claims the attack was in response to a deadly strike […]
Read MoreDenying Israel’s right to stop terrorists undermines peace
You would think it’s a basic right of any country to defend its population against terrorism. However, as is seemingly the case with everything Israel does, its recent two-day military operation against terrorists and their infrastructure in the West Bank city of Jenin aroused much comment and controversy. It is therefore important to understand the […]
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