State of Palestine
The radical proposal that could end Sydney Uni’s proud history of rebellion
A new rule to enforce a more civil discourse on campus has been backed by the university. It’s caused alarm within.
- by Daniella White
Latest
In defence of the middle ground on Gaza
Rodger Shanahan perfectly sums up the disturbing nature of Middle East commentary, where “advocates press hard for their side without conceding any ground to the other”.
Israel to close embassy in Ireland, citing ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’
The announcement comes after Israel’s ambassador to Dublin was recalled in May following Ireland’s decision to support a Palestinian state.
- by Wafaa Shurafa
Protests to go on ‘until liberation’, say pro-Palestinian rally organisers
Melbourne’s 61st consecutive pro-Palestinian protest has taken place as the state government mulls changes to protest laws.
- by Michael Bachelard and Carla Jaeger
Opinion
Freedom of speech
Sydney Uni’s ‘enforced civility’ is an assault on free speech – and likely unlawful
It could become one of the most restrictive campuses in the country for peaceful protest, intellectual freedom and critical debate.
- by Sarah Schwartz
‘The two-state solution is absolutely dead,’ leading Palestinian advocate says
The head of the Palestinian lobby in Australia said the two-state solution was akin to partitioning apartheid South Africa into separate black and white nations.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel and Palestine lobby groups help no one by inviting divisive speakers to Australia
The federal government has every right to push back against event organisers who bring people with objectionable views to this country.
- by Rodger Shanahan
Israel launches first airstrike on Lebanon since ceasefire
It also said it fired on people trying to return to certain areas in southern Lebanon because they were violating the truce.
- by Kareen Chehayeb and Julia Frankel
Greens’ opportunism has tanked their popularity
A once environment-focused party has morphed into a perfection-demanding group of political sooks.
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Amsterdam bans protests after ‘antisemitic squads’ attack Israeli soccer fans
Five people were hospitalised and 62 arrested after authorities said antisemitic rioters attacked Israeli supporters following a Europa League soccer match in Amsterdam.
- by Enas Alashray and Bart H. Meijer
Police investigating 14 people over displays of terrorist symbols
The Australian Federal Police is also probing whether Australians’ commentary about the Middle East war and deceased terrorists crosses any legal lines.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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