Tag: Israel
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.
Why the US and its partners cannot afford to go soft on support for Ukraine now
This would send the message the West’s much-vaunted values and respect for rules are little more than rhetoric. It will also legitimise conquest as an option that goes unpunished.
As calls grow louder for a Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu is providing few clues about his strategy or post-war plans
With so many questions left unanswered, there is a growing disconnect between Netanyahu and the Biden administration in the US.
‘We remain afraid of the future’ – how Palestinian children's optimism was fading even before this crisis
A four-year survey of Palestinian school children in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem found hope and wellbeing already seriously declining. The situation now can only make it worse.
The UN is calling the Israel-Hamas war a 'graveyard of children'. In an adult conflict, the young are suffering most
It’s often the most vulnerable who suffer most in war. That remains true, with children making up around 40% of the casualties in the Israel-Hamas conflict. It’s devastating, now and into the future.
Despite its inflammatory rhetoric, Iran is unlikely to attack Israel. Here's why
Iran’s direct entry in the Israel-Hamas war could have military and political repercussions that would prove too risky for the ruling regime.
Understanding the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in 5 charts
Historical context for the Israel and Hamas conflict is complex but these five charts can help.
In times of war, digital activism has power. Here's how to engage responsibly
Accurate and fair information is critical in times of conflict such as the ongoing Israel-Gaza War. What is the role of digital activism in this context, and how does it shape real-world events?
Even if Israel can completely eliminate Hamas, does it have a long-term plan for Gaza?
Here are six possible options for what a post-war Gaza might look like – and why none will seemingly work.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kim Beazley on Albanese's US trip, Biden in the Middle East, and the Voice's defeat
In this podcast, Kim Beazley joins The Conversation to talk about the Albanese visit and the international situation.
Israel-Gaza crisis: NZ must condemn atrocities but keep pushing for a two-state solution
New Zealand must be even-handed in its response to the catastrophe unfolding in Israel and Gaza, while still trying to keep hope of peace alive.