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Gaza Tribunal

When Law is Silenced, Conscience must become the Final Tribunal

I’m republishing below the complete findings of the Gaza Tribunal – a ‘jury of conscience’, made up of some of the world’s leading human rights advocates. Those appearing in the photo are (from left to right) Author Kenize Mourad, Prof. Christine Chinkin, Prof. Sami Al-Arian, Prof. Biljana Vankovska, Dr Ghada Karmi, and (my friend) Dr Chandra Muzaffar. These leading voices for truth are articulating what no government (and few human rights organisations) have had the courage to say – that Israel’s assault on the people of

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gaza holocaust

Is the Gaza Genocide a Holocaust?

I’m republishing below the full version of an article by Mr Anas Zubedy who is a committee member of the ‘International Movement for a Just World’ (JUST). Mr Zubedy notes that the current death toll in Gaza is significantly less than other genocides that are referred to as ‘Holocausts’. I note though that the number of deaths is currently disputed, with some studies suggesting the figure may be closer to 500,000 than the more broadly accepted 50,000. Dave A QURANIC DEFINITION OF A HOLOCAUST? By Anas

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Biblical Promises

ISRAEL: The Irony of Claiming the Biblical Promise While Practicing Modern Statehood

I commend to you this excellent article by Mr. Anas Zubedy, who is a committee member of the International Movement for a Just World (JUST). Mr Zubedy makes an excellent point that, believe it or not, I had never really considered before – namely, that the Biblical promise of a land to the descendants of Abraham was a component part of the greater ‘covenant’ between God and Israel where Israel had to function as a theocracy in strict obedience to the Torah. The modern nation-state of

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Echoes of Peace – a Vigil for Palestine

Father Dave’s address at the ‘Echoes of Peace’ vigil for Palestine, given on September 27th, 2025 in Parramatta. The text below the video is of the speech as originally written. Not having a lectern on the night, the speech delivered was somewhat truncated. Echoes of Peace – A Vigil for Palestine September 27th, 6.30 pm @119 Macquarie St, Parramatta “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”— 2 Corinthians 12:9 This is Paul talking about

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Campaign for a JUST World (JUST)

UN Military Intervention in Gaza Now!

I’ve pasted below the statement from Dr Chandra Muzaffar, President of the International Movement for a Just World (JUST), urging UN intervention in Gaza, followed by a video statement from Dr Muzaffar, entitled, “Israel: Impunity and Cruelty” Dave GAZA: MILITARY INTERVENTION IS THE LAST RESORT The International Movement for a Just World (JUST) supports wholeheartedly the sincere and principled call of the president of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, to the UN to intervene militarily to save the people of Gaza from starvation and death. He has

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Over 200 global figures urge UN to dismantle Israeli apartheid

The tide of world opinion has most definitely turned towards Palestine. In another encouraging sign of the global momentum, more than two hundred political leaders, academics, human rights advocates, journalists, religious scholars, and cultural icons have written to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres calling for “the dismantling of apartheid” and “an end to impunity” for Israel’s crimes against the Palestinian people. I am proud to be included in that number (no. 111). The excerpt below is from a report by the Middle East Monitor. To see

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Resist Israeli/US Thuggery

Resist Israeli/US Thuggery

This is an important article by Professor Stuart Rees of Sydney University. While many Australian academics are staying silent – fearing the repercussions should they speak the truth – Stuart Rees has shown himself to be as courageous as he is articulate.  Appeal to Parliamentarians: Resist Israel/US thuggery, be advocates for peace August 1, 2025  As though infected by a chronic illness, news of unending death and destruction in Gaza and on the West Bank leaves millions feeling frustrated, angry, despairing and powerless. Most federal politicians

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Bishop Atallah Hanna

The US Veto Against Gaza Is a Disgrace to Humanity

On 4 June 2025, the United States blocked a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The US claimed that the resolution failed to condemn Hamas or demand its disarmament. This was the fifth US veto related to Gaza since October 2023. Bishop Atallah Hanna, Archbishop of Sebastia of the Greek Orthodox Church, says that the veto is a “new disgrace to humanity”. The American U.N. Veto Is a New Disgrace to Humanity. The Trump Administration Is

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Did the Iran-Israel War Really End in Just 12 Days?

Did the Iran-Israel War Really End in Just 12 Days?

Iran, somewhat bloodied and battered, called for peace. Israel, with its military strength in an unknown state but with its allies behind it, seemed to want to push harder. Even so, we ask, ‘who showed strength by ending it?’

In war, there’s always a temptation to equate power with firepower. But true power, I believe, lies in knowing when to stop. The side that seeks peace first is not always the weaker. It may well be the wiser

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