Jews ‘recognise Indigenous ties to land’
One of Australia’s most successful lawyers has drawn parallels between the centrality of the state of Israel in Jewish life and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ connections to land.
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Israeli father, son shot dead on West Bank
Army closes entrances to Nablus, and soldiers force businesses to shut as they searched for the suspected attackers.
Israel haters aren’t ‘cool’, they are mostly just plain ignorant
Today, being anti-Israel has almost become a celebrity cause du jour among certain sections of the media, academia and the political far left.
Time to review sanctions on Iran
Albanese and Wong should not ignore dismay from the Jewish community over its ‘misguided policy’.
Labor’s Israel shift a blow to peace, our credibility
Australia loses credibility and damages valuable relationships when it needlessly alienates either side of this conflict.
Green power of a blue economy to put us in the pink
Australia, Israel can partner to shape a positive environmental agenda from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East through a focus on ocean economic activity.
Labor appeases party’s left with Israel shift ahead of national conference
Penny Wong would not have gone public with such a dramatic escalation in rhetoric – except for her need to placate party hardliners.
Labor’s ‘symbolic’ shift on Israel a split from Western allies
Declaring that Jerusalem is illegally occupied is going too far.
PM gives free kick to unions on free trade
Union demands for new legislated rules dictating how free trade agreements are negotiated will be considered by a parliamentary inquiry.
Saudis, US agree on path to normalise ties with Israel
Officials are negotiating details of agreement they hope to cement within nine-to-12 months, though obstacles remain.
ALP’s empty gesture on Palestine
Labor has ruptured Australia’s unity on the subject with the US.
PM should back US bid for Saudi-Israel reconciliation
Labor’s submission to the territorial demands of the Palestinian Authority should be treated with alarm.
I’m still a supporter of Israel, insists PM
Anthony Albanese says his government is ‘a strong supporter of Israel’ after branding the West Bank and Gaza as ‘Occupied Palestinian Territories’ and Israeli settlements as ‘illegal’.
Uni rejects complaint over anti-Israel tweet
‘Stop scrutinising Palestinians and focus on Israel’s crimes.’ The tweet that has sparked a dispute over academic freedom at an Australian university.
Libs, Nats move to quash 60-day dispensing
‘The government must get this right – and so far, they have shown no ability to do so,’ according to Senator Bridget McKenzie and shadow Health Minister Anne Ruston.
PM wrong on politics and policy with Palestine
The Albanese government is trying to prevent conference conflict on Israel and Palestine. A better template is that which Bob Hawke followed, taking the Labor left on directly.
Backlash after Albo’s major call on Israel
Labor has vowed to strengthen its objections to ‘illegal’ Israeli settlements in a major swing ahead of next week’s national conference.
Labor takes left turn on Israel to avoid clash
Labor will recognise Israel’s West Bank and Gaza as ‘Occupied Palestinian Territories’ and West Bank settlements as being ‘illegal under international law’.
‘Sad day for Australian foreign policy’
Ahead of the ALP National Conference, the federal government has toughened its position on Israel with caucus affirming that the settlements are illegal under international law.
Ex-aide of Israeli MP held for fatal shooting
Qusai Jamal Maatan, 19, was shot dead in Burqah, east of Ramallah, on Friday as armed settlers clashed with villagers.
Folau 2.0, Reyno protege: Inside freakish Broncos production line
From an Israel Folau clone to Adam Reynolds’ long-term successor – Brisbane’s charge to the 2023 premiership has been reinforced by a host of emerging stars on the cusp of NRL stardom.
Israel’s tearing itself apart over judicial overhaul
Secular Jews are fighting back, in their hundreds and thousands, as the ultra-Orthodox grow in number and power – but the breakdown of opposing parties’ ability to compromise threatens a tragedy for their democracy.
Why Knesset’s court reform is entirely reasonable
In contrast to the ill-informed coverage of these events, Israel’s longstanding foes have no illusions as to what is happening but are more than happy to undermine the Israeli administration.
Law reform tearing Israel apart
The Israeli Knesset’s historic vote has cast a shadow over the Jewish state’s reputation as the Middle East’s only full-fledged, functioning democracy.
Israel approves Netanyahu’s divisive judicial overhaul
The move, part of a plan to limit the court system’s power, defied months of protests and plunged the country further into a political crisis that has raised fears about national security.
Palestine ‘extortion’ warning for Labor
The pro-Israel lobby has warned against any deal at the ALP national conference to ‘prematurely’ recognise a Palestinian state in return for party unity on AUKUS.
Voice proposal ‘contrary to Jewish values’
Many Jewish organisations back the voice, but one has taken issue with the advocacy.
Denying Israel’s right to stop terrorists undermines peace
There is only one way for the international community to end this deadly calculus – by placing the blame with the terrorists, where it justly lies, and speaking up for Israel’s right to protect its civilians.
Bibi out of hospital after fainting incident
Israel’s prime minister was fitted with a heart monitor during an overnight admission for dehydration, after losing consciousness at his home.
Israel protesters try to halt judicial shake up
PM Benjamin Netanyahu began a fresh effort this week to curb the powers of the country’s courts.
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