Gaza
The Reality in Gaza: what the world must not look away from
Gaza is facing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis created by Israel’s genocidal assault. Entire neighbourhoods have been destroyed. Civilians are still starving. This is not “self-defence” — the Jewish Council is committed to fighting this systematic destruction of the population.
Scroll down to see some recent articles, posts and media releases that cover Gaza.
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Max Kaiser speaks to Canberra Times about Israel’s blockade of aid from entering Gaza
Max Kaiser recently spoke to Canberra Times about Israel’s blockade of aid from entering Gaza. From his quote in the article: “The images emerging of Israel’s latest massacres in Gaza ought to force governments like ours to take concrete action”. Click here to read the full article.
North Gaza siege demonstrates urgent need to cut ties and sanction Israel
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia renews our calls for the Albanese Government to use all possible pressure to stop Israel committing the crime of genocide. Yesterday, an Israeli strike targeting Al-Aqsa Martyr’s Hospital in central Gaza burned alive at least four Palestinians and injured dozens, many of them wounded patients. The UN World…
Sarah Schwartz article in The Politics on the personal cost of speaking out about Gaza’s plight
Sarah Schwartz has recently had an article published in The Politics titled “Matters of conscience”. Click here to read the article.
Sarah Schwartz appears on ABC News to discuss the Jewish Council and criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza
Sarah Schwartz recently appeared on ABC News to discuss the Jewish Council and criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. Click here to watch the interview on ABC News’s Facebook page.
Senator Wong’s speech a good step but more must be done to halt Israel’s assault on Gaza
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia today welcomed Australia’s foreign affairs minister, Senator Penny Wong’s speech overnight which signaled a shift in the Australian Government’s otherwise steadfast support for Israel and its actions. Along with voicing frustration at the lack of progress on peace, Senator Wong urged Israel to comply with the binding orders…
Jewish Council of Australia urges the Australian Government to reject racism against Palestinian people fleeing persecution in Gaza
[Image credit] This week Sky News reported it had a list with the personal details of 500 Palestinian people who had obtained visas to flee overwhelming violence in Gaza, 81 of whom are in Australia. The Jewish Council of Australia is concerned for the safety of the Palestinian people who have had their identities exposed…
