On this episode of On The Streets, we discuss the global day of action against military bases and promote upcoming Palestine solidarity protests.
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Before hearing any evidence, Commissioner Virginia Bell has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, claiming it is not controversial. Abraham Edwards writes about the antisemitism royal commission’s opening session.
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Protesters took action inside defence minister Richard Marles’ electoral office and near Thai Air counters in Gadigal and Naarm to demand that Labor stop approving bomb door actuators parts for Israel’s F-35 fighter jets. Kerry Smith reports.
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At least 49 protests were organised across the world and in seven locations across Australia to say no to the US-led drive to militarism and war. Kerry Smith reports.
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The Queensland Liberal National government has decided to deal with an alleged antisemitic problem by introducing new laws outlawing certain phrases and prohibiting symbols that “might reasonably” cause someone to “feel menaced, harassed or offended”. Binoy Kampmark reports.
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As the war in Sudan surpasses 1000 days, famine spreads throughout the country, reports Pavan Kulkarni.
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Tamara Pearson reports that Mexicans have mobilised around the country to donate tonnes of food, medicine and supplies, such as batteries and hygiene products, to Cuba.
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Cooking with charcoal, waiting for water; women and the elderly bear the brunt of Donald Trump’s measures against Cuba. Lisandra Fariñas reports from Cuba’s capital, Havana.
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After Israel cut off fuel and electricity supplies in Gaza, fuel has become largely inaccessible, forcing thousands of Palestinians to confront an urgent and ongoing energy shortage, writes Islam Elhabil.
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The Australia Cuba Friendship Society organised a rally outside the United States Consulate in Boorloo/Perth to protest the ongoing blockade on Cuba. Cameron Mitchell reports.
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The Nuestra América (Our America) Flotilla — inspired by the Global Sumud Flotilla missions to break Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza — will set sail to Cuba to bring critical humanitarian aid to the Cuban people, who are suffering under the impacts of the United States blockade. Brett Wilkins reports.
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More than 100 Cuban artists, intellectuals, dancers, musicians and writers released an open letter calling on colleagues from across the world to denounce the United States’ attacks and stand with Cuba, reports Peoples Dispatch.