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Israel-Hamas Conflict
Melbourne Pro-Palestinian Rallies Planned on Anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas Attack
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton do not support the events on this day.
Australia Looking to Provide Support to Reform Palestinian Authority
Another $10 million in humanitarian assistance for Gaza has recently been announced by the Australian government.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Charged After Political Disturbance at University of Queensland
Two 53-year-old men have been charged with one count each of alleged unregulated high-risk activity.
Victorian Premier Calls for End to ‘Reckless Behaviour’ at University Pro-Palestinian Camps
The students camping inside a learning building at the University of Melbourne are refusing to leave and organised a movie night and dinner on May 21.
Melbourne University Issues Warning to Pro-Palestinian Student Encampment
In response, the protestors have issued a call for more people to join the rally.
Pro-Palestine Student Activists Refuse to Disband ‘Gaza Solidarity’ Camp in Melbourne
The students will hold a rally on May 20, and claim the request to disband the camp is an ‘attack on freedom of speech.’
Senator Wins Support to Condemn Pro-Palestinian Slogan ‘From the River to the Sea’
The phrase was used by a Labor Senator, however, she was not present for the vote in the Senate.
Pro-Palestinian Activists to Defy Order to Remove University Encampment
‘We are part of a global student movement fighting for the liberation of Palestine,’ the group said.
‘Destabilising Behaviour’: Australia Sanctions Iran Officials Amid Middle East Conflict
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the federal government has now sanctioned 90 individuals and 100 entities with links to Iran.
Australia Sways Away From Allies, Including US, by Backing UN Palestine Vote
France, Japan, China, Russia, New Zealand, and Singapore were among the nations that supported a push for Palestine UN membership
‘World’s Worst Signal’ to Hamas: Australia Should Oppose UN Palestine Vote, Birmingham
Shadow Minister Simon Birmingham urged Australia to oppose it, noting Hamas needs to release the hostages.
House Democrats Disappointed in Ongoing ‘Anti-Israel, Anti-Jewish’ Encampments at Columbia University
‘Those who violate the law cannot dictate the terms of the University’s ability to comply with that law.’
Palestinian Statehood Recognition ‘Foolish and Reckless’: Liberal Senator
This comes after Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the international community is considering Palestinian statehood to build momentum towards a 2-state solution.
Palestinians Have Visas Reinstated to Enter Australia
“They have experienced unimaginable horrors in Gaza,” Palestine Australia Relief and Action Group said
‘Save Palestinian Lives’: Fresh Calls for Australia to Reinstate UN Relief Funding to Gaza
Canada and Sweden have restored funding to the UNRWA, however, Israel has labelled this decision a ‘big mistake.’
Biden’s ‘Overly Partisan’ Speech to Blame for Heckling: Speaker Mike Johnson
Mr. Johnson said President Biden’s speech was ‘full of information that is just objectively not true.’
Living Like It’s September 12th: Dangers of the Modern Lens
We shouldn’t need another 9/11 to wake up. Because in the end, liberty prevails when a nation values its freedom more than a false sense of security.
Netanyahu Counters Biden’s Remarks, Saying Majority of Americans Still Support Israel
President Joe Biden has warned that Israel could risk losing international backing if it refuses to end its offensive in Gaza.
