Middle East

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.

protest rally in Batman Turkey

In an all-too-familiar action, Turkey’s interior ministry removed three democratically elected co-mayors from three Kurdish-majority cities — Mardin (Mêrdîn), Batman (Elîh) and Halfeti (Xelfêtî) — and replaced them with state-appointed trustees, reports Peter Boyle.

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.

Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton, who has been re-elected to Merri-bek Council for a fourth term, spoke to Chloe DS about her plans.

Peace activists Margie Pestorious and David Spriggs faced court on charges relating to a protest at one of Boeing’s Magan-djin/Brisbane offices in January. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Free Palestine protest in Tharawal country/Wollongong, November 2

As Israel’s war on Palestine entered its 56th week, protesters demanded Australia expel the Israeli ambassador, impose sanctions on the rogue state and stop crucial weapons parts from being sent to abet its genocide.

children holding photos of bombing attacks

Turkey has intensified airstrikes on key urban centres in regions governed by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, targeting critical infrastructure, including power stations, oil fields and food storage facilities, reports Medya News.

Israel is continuing its genocidal war on Gaza, as resistance continues inside Palestine, Lebanon and Iran. Resistance is also continuing in Australia, as thousands demanded a ceasefire in the 55th consecutive week of protests.

The National Tertiary Education Union for Palestine, the National Union of Students and Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions organised a day of action to support an institutional academic boycott of Israel. Paul Gregoire reports.

Opening title of film

A year after the launch of Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit has released a new documentary that exposes Israeli war crimes through photos and videos shared by Israeli soldiers, writes Barry Sheppard.

THAAD missile defence system

United States troops are being sent to a conflict that resembles a train travelling at high speed, with no risk of stopping, writes Binoy Kampmark.

Protesters continue to demand that the United States and its allies, including Australia, stop Israel from bombing Gaza and Lebanon, and widening the war to Iran, with protests continuing during the 54th week of the genocide.