Tag: Israel
Can Israel and Hezbollah be pulled back from the brink of war?
Hezbollah is the most powerful, sub-national militant group in the world. A war with Israel could be devastating for the region.
What’s new about the latest UN ceasefire resolution for Gaza, and will it have any better chance of success?
Arguably, the more specific and detailed terms of this resolution is a positive compared to previous resolutions, but actions speak louder than words.
No matter who wins, both Biden and Trump can likely agree on one thing: doing less in the Middle East
The US is relying more on its alliances in the Middle East in order to pull back a bit. This will likely continue no matter who is in the White House next year.
Anthony Albanese says issue of preferencing Greens at the election is a matter for Labor organisation
The Greens have become the object of Labor and Liberal fury for their alleged role in encouraging the protests at electorate offices. They have reacted equally strongly to the criticisms.
US hostility towards the ICC is nothing new – it has long supported the court only when it suits American interests
The US initially supported the court’s creation, but has had ambivalent feelings towards it ever since then.
‘No one can act with impunity’: ICC arrest warrants in Israel-Hamas war are a major test for international justice
Though the move by the ICC chief prosecutor is a significant one, it’s very unlikely the Israeli or Palestinian leaders will be arrested or face a trial.
Why has an Israel-Hamas ceasefire been so elusive? A timeline of key moments in the search for peace
Israel and Hamas have yet to reach a peace deal, despite calls from the UN and mediated efforts from Egypt and Qatar.
Israel’s invasion of Rafah will not eliminate Hamas or end the war. So, what is Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan?
The longer the war drags on, the more it has highlighted the fact that Israel has no long-term strategy for living side-by-side with its Palestinian neighbours.
How will US foreign policy affect Joe Biden’s chances of re-election in November?
The risk for the president is that he has not anticipated just how much his own foreign policy might undermine his message and the strength of his personal appeal.
Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza, as killer algorithms outpace international law
The age of AI warfare has arrived – and it’s not looking good.
Albanese government has ‘irreparably damaged’ Australia’s relations with Israel: Peter Dutton
In a hard-line speech, Peter Dutton has said the Albanese Government has failed to provide moral clarity on Israel and cannot see the danger that antisemitism poses to Australia.
Penny Wong floats recognising Palestine ahead of two-state solution to help path to peace
The Albanese government’s policy has been for a two-state solution, but it has not previously embraced recognising a Palestinian state ahead of that.
Zomi Frankcom is a tragic victim in the stalemated Israel-Hamas war, but don’t expect Australia’s approach to change much
The government’s rhetoric in response to the death of the Australian aid worker is stronger than we’d previously seen, but in a conflict with no clear solutions, little will change.
When does anti-Zionism become antisemitism? A Jewish historian’s perspective
When the real-life impact of anti-Zionism results in cries advocating for the killing of Jews, then anti-Zionism can only be understood as antisemitism.
Why have Anthony Albanese and other politicians been referred to the ICC over the Gaza war?
The war has resulted in a flurry of legal proceedings in international courts. Some cases have merit, while others are very weak.