Australia silent over Israeli abduction of one of its own citizens

The following statement is released today: URGENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday 7 November, 12pm ISRAELI TAKEOVER OF FREEDOM BOATS VIOLENT AND DANGEROUS Contrary to Israeli claims that the takeover of the two Freedom boats Tahrir and MV Saoirse by the Israeli navy was peaceful, organisers of this latest Freedom Wave to Gaza say it was…

Murdoch editor loathes Palestinians and that’s just fine

Herald Sun senior editor Alan Howe loathes Muslims, Arabs, Palestinians and anybody who doesn’t embrace US foreign policy. Today he takes his hatred even further. “Journalism”, Murdoch style: There was some truth told last week, and the usual suspects – devious and untrustworthy – found it most uncomfortable. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…

Israel doesn’t mind sleeping with Europe’s virulent Right

The growing connection between the Far Right and Zionism is highlighted in my essay in the recently released e-book On Utoya. This story in Haaretz is therefore fascinating, and makes me wonder if the “acceptable” face of the racist Right is viewed as a prospective ally of Israel because of the mutual loathing of Muslims:…

Why WikiLeaks forces accountability on the insular journalistic and political club

Last week I was invited down to Canberra to give the keynote speech at the Independent Scholars Association of Australia 2011 Conference. It was held at the National Library to an appreciative audience. The following are my notes: -… … … … … …  Quote from Julian Assange, The UnAuthorised Autobiography, p. 119/120 + 168 -… … … … … …  … What is modern journalism…

Israeli democracy rudely interrupted by torturing Arabs

Away from all the bluster of a non-existent “peace process” between Israel and the Palestinians, this is what matters; a brutal Zionist state: Medical professionals in Israel are being accused of failing to document and report injuries caused by the ill-treatment and torture of detainees by security personnel in violation of their ethical code. A…

Standing up for civilians peacefully pushing for peace in Gaza

As another flotilla makes its way to Gaza, to highlight the ongoing and illegal Egyptian and Israeli imposed siege on the Strip, the following statement is released today: Free Gaza Australia rejects the threats by Israel to “take any necessary action” to prevent two boats carrying pro-Palestinian activists, including Australian Michael Coleman, from reaching Gaza.…

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