Palestine

Australia and Allies’ 21-day ceasefire proposal rejected by Netanyahu

Israel’s increasing bombardment of Lebanon has put higher pressure on the Australian government to adhere to international law.  Alongside the United States, France and a few others, Australia has called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the border of the two countries.  Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has rejected the call for a ceasefire, while …

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Senator Fatima Payman discusses shifting sentiment in Labor party

Former Labour Senator and now Independent, Fatima Payman, has told the Community Radio sector that she feels sentiment is shifting in the Labor Party after the New South Wales conference carried a vote to recognise Palestine as a sovereign state. The 29-year-old Senator for Western Australia recently quit the party in Canberra after she voted …

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Pro-Palestine Camps Demanding Change At Universities Around Australia

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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Brisbane market day to raise funds for families fleeing Gaza

As the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate, communities across Australia are doing what they can to support Palestinians fleeing their homes. Mums for Palestine Meanjin is hosting a children’s market in West End, on April 27, with market stalls and kids’ workshops, the funds raised will go towards flights and basic necessities for families …

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Media coverage in conflict is disinforming Australians

The conflict between Israel and Gaza continues, and it’s developing a conversation in Australia about its media coverage. Usually, the pro-Palestine movement is portrayed as anti-Jewish, and making sense of the disaster usually doesn’t help in its media coverage.  Image: Image supplied by the Tzedek Collective in Australia Produced By: Nicky Page Featured In Story: …

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