2023-24 Israeli genocide on Gaza

As the apocalyptic violence unleashed on Gaza grinds on and domestic opposition grows, Labor has resorted to backing an institutional assault on free speech. Sam Wainwright argues the only way to fightback is to keep speaking out.

Israel’s siege of Northern Gaza and its violation of the recently signed ceasefire deal in Lebanon were the people’s focus at the 60th consecutive week of protests for Palestine.

protesters with banners block road

United States Senator Bernie Sanders’ bills to stop US weapons transfers to Israel were defeated, with just under 20% of Democrats voting to support the resolutions, writes Dan La Botz.

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Thousands took to the streets in Montreal in combined protests in solidarity with Palestine and against a NATO gathering being held in the city, reports Jeff Shantz.

National rallies across Australia demanded that Australia cut ties with Israel, as per the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for alleged war crimes.  

While disease, hunger and death continue to stalk the Gaza Strip and the West Bank remains occupied, Binoy Kampmark reports on United Nations committee resolutions that increase Israel’s isolation.

Thousands protested their opposition to Labor’s refusal to sanction Israel for its genocide in Gaza in the 58th consecutive week of rallies. Caltex service stations also became targets, as parent company Chevron continues to supply Israel. Pip Hinman, Isaac Nellist and Alex Bainbridge report.

If “journalism is the first draft of history”, the billionaire-owned establishment media’s “first draft” is often full of gaslighting and lies. Alex Bainbridge argues that coverage of the racist violence of Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam is one glaring example.

An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, initiated by Jews Against the Occupation ’48, demands Labor act in accordance with international law. Kerry Smith reports.

Marching to end genocide in Gaza, Magan-djin/Brisbane, November 10

The 400th day of Israel’s genocide against the people of Gaza was marked by large protest rallies across Australia, reports Alex Bainbridge.

The new report by United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese suggests that Israel’s genocidal violence on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is integral to the Zionist regime’s goal of colonising Palestine. Paul Gregoire reports.

As the Israeli Knesset signalled intent to cripple and banish UNRWA, the South African government announced it had filed more evidence of Israel committing genocide to the International Court of Justice. Binoy Kampmark reports.