Tag: Israel
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.
Australian media’s Instagram posts on Gaza war have an anti-Palestine bias. That has real-world consequences
Language has been dubbed “the covert operations of war”, such is the power it holds in shaping public opinion. Here’s what we found about the way Australian media has been framing the conflict.
From the Middle East to the South China Sea: NZ's new government inherits a defence dilemma
With geopolitical tension and uncertainty rising, New Zealand’s ruling coalition faces urgent questions about defence spending, alliances and its independent foreign policy.
South Africa has made its genocide case against Israel in court. Here's what both sides said and what happens next
The International Court of Justice has heard arguments from each side of an extraordinary genocide case. What was said, and what happens now?
South Africa is taking Israel to court for genocide in Palestine. What does it mean for the war in Gaza?
Today, hearings will begin in the International Court of Justice, where South Africa is accusing Israel of genocide in Palestine. How will the proceedings work, and what does it mean for the war?
After 3 months of devastation in the Israel-Hamas war, is anyone 'winning'?
Israel has seen limited success in its primary war aims, while Hamas can claim a partial victory because it is still standing. But is the conflict headed towards a stalemate?
Israel-Hamas war: a ceasefire is now in sight. Will Israel’s prime minister agree?
The mistaken killing of three Israeli hostages by the Israeli Defense Forces at the weekend has substantially increased pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire.
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government comes under more heat as it tries to navigate its position on Gaza conflict
The recent vote in the United Nations on the Israel-Hamas conflict puts serious strain on the Albanese government, internally and externally writes Michelle Grattan, who dissects the governments response.
Israel-Hamas war: What is Zionism? A history of the political movement that created Israel as we know it
Political Zionism underpins the country we today call Israel. It’s a political movement that’s evolved over time. So what is the history of Zionism, and what has that evolution looked like?
Since the Gaza war began, violence against Palestinians has also surged in the West Bank – and gone virtually unnoticed
More than 450 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since the start of the year, the most since 2005.
With war raging in Gaza, how much do we know about Australia's weapons exports? The answer: very little
Specific details about which manufacturers receive export permits and the nature of the exported goods are not provided publicly. This lack of transparency needs to change.