Tag: Israeli-Palestine Conflict
Grattan on Friday: Government’s pursuit of a hate speech law could take it down another cul-de-sac
The government is embarking on a fraught journey – trying to turn the PM’s promise of action against hate speech into law.
Why is the Gaza war tearing us apart?
Each side is righteously sensitive to any perceived hate speech from the other, but seems unwilling to limit their own punitive strategies or inflammatory language.
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.
The long, dark history of antisemitism in Australia
There have been 368 reported anti-Jewish incidents in Australia since the Gaza war began. But antisemitism has been a running theme in the country since the mid-1800s.
Under pressure, Netanyahu agrees to a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas. Are his days now numbered?
Despite mounting public anger, the veteran leader has proven time and again that it is not wise to bet against him.
What exactly is a ceasefire, and why is it so difficult to agree on one in Gaza?
Virtually as old as conflict itself, a ceasefire is a way of formalising a halt to violence between warring parties. But ceasefires can come in many different forms, leading to disagreements.
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.
Interlinking tunnels, hidden explosives and civilian casualties: the Israel-Hamas war enters a precarious new phase
Though Hamas has the advantage of fighting on its territory, Israel has developed one of the most effective urban fighting militaries in the world.