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Palestine solidarity activists protested outside Peter Khalil MP's office for the fifth time,Ìýcalling on him to support a ceasefire in Gaza. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

A person holding a sign that says: "We stand in solidarity with Teachers 4 Palestine"

Teachers andÌýunionists protestedÌýshowed their support for high school teacher Jason Wong, who is facing disciplinary action for supporting Palestine. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Thousands marched again against Israel’s genocide in Gaza, in some cities for the 16th week in a row,Ìýand afterÌýLabor suspendedÌýaid to the Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees.

The orders apply to Israel, but conspicuously missing in the International Criminal Court'sÌýinterim orderÌýis anÌýexplicit demand that it pause or stopÌýmilitary operations in Gaza. Binoy Kampmark reports.

Hundreds protested outside Labor MP Ged Kearney’s office to demand she speaks up against Israel's genocide in Gaza and calls for a ceasefire. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Australia has not said much aboutÌýSouth Africa’s case againstÌýIsrael's genocide at the International Court of Justice. Alex Bainbridge writes that while Canberra generally supportsÌýthe USÌýon Israel, it is also giving itself some wriggle room.

Tim Gooden, a former Geelong Trades Hall secretary, said the Labor government is complicit in Israel's genocide against Gaza and that unions should be doing more to stop it.

South Africa'sÌýcase against Israel in the International Court of Justice could be one route to end the hot war in Gaza. But, asÌýPaul Gregoire writes, politics will decide —Ìýa reason to keep mobilising.

The movement for Palestine in Australia is maintaining its pressure on Labor to abandon its support for Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. Peter Boyle,ÌýRenfrey Clarke and Jacob AndrewarthaÌýreport.

As the pro-Palestine justice movement grows, more Victorian councils have condemned Israel’s genocide of Gaza and joined the global call for a ceasefire.ÌýGabriel Di Falco reports.

Gold Coast rally for Palestine on December 30, 2023.

For the 12th consecutive week, Australians called for a permanent ceasefire at rallies and vigils over the traditional holiday period. People are also being urged to fly the Palestinian flag at midnight to show they oppose Israel'sÌýgenocide.

Protesting for a permanent ceasefire, to recognise Palestine and for a just and lasting peace continue across Australia.