Recorded less than 24 hours after the horrific massacre in Bondi, Sydney this episode is a raw, urgent response to violence, fear, and the political weaponisation that has already followed. Speaking as a Jewish Australian, I reflect on grief, anger, and the dangers of conflating antisemitism with criticism of Israel. I unpack how pro-Palestine movements…
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The journalist dilemma after Gaza
Israel has killed an unprecedented number of Palestinian journalists in Gaza since 7 October 2023. And completely refused independent Western media access. I spoke to the Columbia Journalism Review about what this means: “Other countries will have no hesitation to do the same thing,” agreed Antony Loewenstein, an Australian journalist who has covered international affairs…
The Jakarta Post positively reviews Palestine laboratory
Following the recent release of the Bahasa edition of my book, The Palestine Laboratory, The Jakarta Post has positively reviewed it: ‘The Palestine Laboratory’: How Israel turns occupation into export – Books – The Jakarta Post
Debating the “Palestine Laboratory”
I recently recorded this fascinating interview with the great US magazine, Jewish Currents, for its weekly podcast, On the Nose: In spring 2023, journalist and filmmaker Antony Loewenstein published , a book tracing the way that Israeli military technology and weaponry, battle-tested on Palestinians, is exported around the world. Lowenstein argues that as Israel’s surveillance…
Talking Indonesia’s (potentially) shameful relationship with Israel
During my recent book tour in Indonesia, I spoke extensively about the country’s long and often secret relationship with Israel (a nation not officially recognised). The current Indonesia government is flirting with formally recognising the Jewish state. Here’s a long interview conducted in Indonesia that addresses these issues: Antony Loewenstein: “Mendekati Israel adalah Kesalahan yang…
TRT World interview on wild West Bank violence
My interview on TRT World about Israel’s surging violence in the West Bank and the desperate need for accountability.
Al Jazeera English interview on Israeli impunity in the West Bank
My interview on Al Jazeera English about shocking (but sadly unsurprising) footage of Israeli soldiers murdering Palestinians in the West Bank.
Indonesian book tour for The Palestine Laboratory
I’ve just finished a 3 city, 8 day book tour in Indonesia for my just released Bahasa Indonesian edition of The Palestine Laboratory. It started at the Jakarta International Literary Festival and then moved onto Yogyakarta and Bandung. So many highlights and memories including a warm response to my work and book and deep connections…
Talking in Yogyakarta about the Palestine laboratory
During my recent book tour across Indonesia, discussing and promoting my book, The Palestine Laboratory, I spoke at the wonderful venue, Warung Sustra, in Yogyakarta. It was a fascinating conversation about Israel, Palestine and Indonesian attitudes towards the Middle East.