2023-24 Israeli genocide on Gaza

Israelā€™s siege of Northern Gaza and its violation of the recently signed ceasefire deal in Lebanon were the peopleā€™s focus at the 60thĀ consecutive week of protests for Palestine.

protesters with banners block road

United States Senator Bernie Sandersā€™ bills to stop US weapons transfers to Israel were defeated, with just under 20% of Democrats voting to support the resolutions, writes Dan La Botz.

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Thousands took to the streets in Montreal in combined protests in solidarity with Palestine and against a NATO gathering being held in the city, reports Jeff Shantz.

National rallies across Australia demanded that Australia cut ties with Israel, as per the International Criminal Courtā€™sĀ arrest warrant for alleged war crimes.Ā Ā 

While disease, hunger and death continue to stalk the Gaza Strip and the West Bank remains occupied, Binoy Kampmark reports on United Nations committee resolutions that increase Israelā€™sĀ isolation.

Thousands protested their opposition to Laborā€™s refusal to sanction Israel for its genocide in Gaza in the 58th consecutive week of rallies. Caltex service stations also became targets, as parent company Chevron continues to supply Israel.Ā Pip Hinman, Isaac Nellist and Alex BainbridgeĀ report.

If ā€œjournalism is the first draft of historyā€,Ā the billionaire-owned establishment mediaā€™s ā€œfirst draftā€ is often full of gaslighting and lies. Alex Bainbridge argues that coverage of the racist violence of Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam is one glaring example.

An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, initiated by Jews Against the Occupation ā€™48, demands Labor act in accordance with international law. Kerry Smith reports.

Marching to end genocide in Gaza, Magan-djin/Brisbane, November 10

The 400th day of Israelā€™s genocide against the people of Gaza was marked by large protest rallies across Australia, reportsĀ Alex Bainbridge.

The new report by United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese suggestsĀ that Israelā€™s genocidal violence on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is integral to the Zionist regimeā€™s goal of colonising Palestine. Paul Gregoire reports.

As the Israeli Knesset signalled intent to cripple and banish UNRWA, theĀ South African governmentĀ announced it had filed more evidence of Israel committing genocide to the International Court of Justice. Binoy Kampmark reports.

Socialist Alliance councillor Sue Bolton, who has been re-elected to Merri-bek Council for a fourth term, spoke to Chloe DS about her plans.