International solidarity

Multiple statements by current Israeli government politicians reveal the genocidal intent of Zionism with regard to Gaza, writes聽Rupen Savoulian.聽What does it say about the governments who consistently and聽unfailingly supply weapons聽to the Israeli authorities?

Targeting health care workers is a war crime, Naarm/Melbourne, January 5

The first pro-Palestine rallies for 2025 condemned Israel鈥檚 attack on Kamal Adwan hospital and the arbitrary arrest of its director,聽Dr聽Hussam Abu Safia.聽Alex Bainbridge聽reports.

Philippine labour and climate activists Luke Espiritu and Aleijn Reintegrado are guests on the 91自拍论坛 Show.

Two Kurdish journalists killed

Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the Turkish drone strikes that killed Kurdish journalists C卯han Bilgin and Naz谋m Da艧tan near Koban锚 in northern Syria, reports Medya News.

We鈥檙e scrolling more and reading less, but when it comes to standing up to fossil fuel companies, the arms industry, empire and systemic injustice, fiction and non-fiction books can provide clarity and transformative ideas, argues Tamara Pearson.

Criticising the actions of a state and its policies should not be mistaken for antisemitism, writes聽Judith Avril, a member of Jews Against the Occupation 鈥48 Australia.

How much longer will you let this go on?, Naarm/Melbourne, December 29

Protests for Palestine continued in the week between Christmas and New Year, as Israel destroyed the Kamal Adwan hospital.聽Alex Bainbridge聽reports.

Margie Pestorius before attending court, November 5

Three protesters were convicted in relation to a January protest at weapons company Boeing, reports聽Alex Bainbridge.

The Labor PM and NSW Premier have been quick to demonise community members supporting justice in Palestine and quick to wrongly conflate anti-Zionism with antisemitism 鈥 all of which have repercussions, as Paul Gregoire points out.

Boycott genocide at Christmas time

The 63rd weekend of continuous protest against Israel鈥檚 genocide in Gaza was marked on December 22 in Naarm/Melbourne,聽Gadigal Country/Sydney and other Australian cities. Alex Bainbridge and Kamala Emanuel report.

Activists continue to demand an end to Australia's complicity in Israel's war crimes, including its deals with the US to export tungstan, which ends up in the bodies of innocent Gazans, including children.聽Alan Isherwood reports.

Sue Bolton argues that the Victorian Premier鈥檚 announcement that 鈥渟trong action鈥 is supposedly needed 鈥渢o fight hate鈥 is a declaration of war against all supporters of free speech and the right to protest.