Middle East

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Israel has temporarily put its ground invasion of Rafah on hold to engage in diplomatic maneuvers to justify its onslaught, in the face of worldwide opposition, reports Barry Sheppard and Malik Miah. Meanwhile, Israel continues its campaign to starve Gaza's people.

A community assembly of more than 300 Palestinian activists targeting the operations of the Israeli ZIM shipping line was violently broken up by NSW Police. Rachel Evans reports.

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Leila Khaled is one of the few well-known Palestinian freedom fighters who has consistently spoken out in support of the Kurdish liberation struggle. She re-affirmed her support in an interview with Green Left on February 18, writes Peter Boyle.

Council voted unanimously to support two more Palestine motions, including ending support for weapons to Israel and supporting organisations helping recent Palestinian arrivals. Sue Bolton reports.

Palestinians fleeing war-ravaged Gaza for safety in Australia were left stranded, but an outcry has forced Labor to reinstate some of the temporary visas, writes A Firenze.

No pride in genocide, Burleigh Heads, March 16

Pro-Palestine protests on the weekend of March 16-17 were the 23rd continuous week of mobilisations against Australia's complicity in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.

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The war on Gaza has become a radicalising force for millions of people around the world. Many are protesting for the first time and questioning the legitimacy of their governments for supporting genocide, argues Jacob Andrewartha.

Suzanne James talks to NSW Greens Senator and defence spokesperson David Shoebridge about Australia’ unconscionable arming of Israel as it commits genocide in Gaza.

The Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association rescinded an invitation to an Israeli social worker and member of the Israeli Defense Forces after a public campaign. Josie Vendramini reports.

A banner hanging from the gates of the HTA plant in Naarm/Melbourne.

Pro-Palestine groups say Heat Treatment Australia, which makes essential parts for F-35 fighter jets for the Israeli military, must shut down operations. Janet Hawkes reports.

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It is rank hypocrisy to deny Palestinian freedom fighter Leila Khaled a visa or a platform to speak, while Labor is going visas to former Israeli army people wanted for war crimes. Peter Boyle reports.

Despite the campaign to defund UNRWA, donor states realise the humanitarian incentive to ameliorate Gazans’ suffering must take precedence over Israel’s allegations. Australia is an exception, as Binoy Kampmark reports.