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Surya McEwen among Australians tortured in Israeli custody after Gaza flotilla seizure

Seven Australians are now confirmed to be in Israeli detention, taken by force from international waters while participating in a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian convoy carrying food, water, and medical aid, was attempting to break the siege on Gaza when it was intercepted on October 2nd, some 70 …

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Australia Formally Recognises State of Palestine

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Australia has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign and independent state, becoming one of over 150 nations to do so. Prime Minister Albanese announced the formal recognition at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, to coincide with similar declarations made by the UK and Canada. Many have welcomed the move as historic, but …

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Gaza academics keeps college running under bombardment

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Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has devastated education as students and staff have faced loss of life, destruction of infrastructure and multiple displacements. Universities and colleges have been forced to suspend classes as buildings have been destroyed and staff and students killed by bombing in the past 2 years. Teachers from the Palestine Technical College at …

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Israeli Government member Simcha Rothman Visa Cancelled

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Australia has cancelled a visa of a member of Israel’s Religious Zionist Party, Simcha Rothman, who was due to commence a tour of Australia this week. Sanctions on Israel are one of the key demands of the Palestinian activists who will be marching in cities around Australia this Sunday and are seen as a way …

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Why the West is so silent about Gaza

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As the ongoing traumatic events in Israel and Palestine – particularly in Gaza – continue, the mental health impacts are huge, and treatment must consider the impact of colonization, according to renowned Palestinian psychiatrist, author, and human rights advocate, Dr Samah Jabr. She works in Palestine and says the role of health workers in Gaza …

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