The Wire Weekly 17 Jan 2025
Stories from The Wire this week, all in one compact package. Image: Image: The Wire Produced By: Roderick Chambers First aired on The Wire, Saturday 18 January 2025
Stories from The Wire this week, all in one compact package. Image: Image: The Wire Produced By: Roderick Chambers First aired on The Wire, Saturday 18 January 2025
Teenagers Mohammed Herzallah and Omar Shareed have 1.6 million followers on Instagram, their account @Omarherzshow also known as ‘The Mohammed and Omar Show’ attracts millions of views daily. Everyday, the pair share their ‘daily routine’ from their home in Gaza. Experts say their videos are changing public understanding of the realities of war. As they …
As of yet, Australia has responded to those seeking humanitarian assistance with up to 25 different types of visas. While this ad hoc approach has offered elbow room in government response, it has also heightened inconsistencies within the visa processing system. The precarity of this system has ushered in a proposal for a more predictable …
Brisbane will host a lecture on International Day of Peace, set by the United Nations. In its 13th edition, the lecture will discuss how important a ceasefire is in Gaza and how this conflict affects both sides, with guests having lived experiences in conflicts within their families. Dr Louise Adler from the Jewish Council of …
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The Australian government called for all citizens currently in Lebanon to get out if possible in light of tensions along the border with Israel. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong urged all Australian citizens in Lebanon to get on a commercial flight home before tensions escalate in the region. Mohammed Muhia is a community leader from …
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Encampments and protests are happening around the world in response to the situation happening in Gaza, a response that has been seen in Australia as well. At The University of Queensland and Melbourne University, such encampments have popped up demanding changes from their institutions and reforming of investments. Other camps have erected however in response …
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Protests from the community demanding a ceasefire in Gaza continue across the country. This week, Adelaide had a rally, and President of the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network Nasser Mashni attended as a speaker. As APAN’s first President with a Palestinian background, the conflict is close to him, and says Australia needs to act more on …
Muslims around the world will be observing the end of the holy month of Ramadan with Eid. However, for many Muslim tomorrow is no day to celebrate. Over 33000 Palestinians have been murdered in Gaza since October 7 last year, and thousand’s are still missing and displaced. I spoke with Uncle Ihab, Palestinian advocate about …