2017
Israel's Violations Report: Jerusalem Under Siege
The following report highlights Israel’s aggressions against Palestinians living under the belligerent occupation in the State of Palestine, during the period of July 14 - 28, 2017. The report focuses on the events that took place during the 14-day siege imposed on Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
Illegal Settlement Activity in Occupied Palestine Triple in First Half of 2017: Report
Israeli occupation authorities have escalated the illegal plunder of land belonging to the Palestinian people, defying international opinion.
Objectivity doesn’t come easy when reporting on Israel
Leading international journalists have talked about the extraordinary pressures they face when reporting from Israel.
Recognising Palestine ‘in Australia’s interests’, envoy says, as federal Labor hoses down NSW push
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Tensions continue at Al-Haram Al-Sharif
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Dr. Ashrawi: “Israel’s policies of violence and repression are a blatant attempt to break the steadfastness of the Palestinian people”
RAMALLAH, PALESTINE (July 30, 2017) -- Commenting on the current situation in Occupied Palestine, PLO Executive Committee Member Dr. Hanan Ashrawi said:
NSW Labor conference backs recognition of Palestine and two-state solution
The New South Wales Labor conference has urged the next federal Labor government to recognise Palestine in a development likely to flow through to the party’s national conference next July.
Queensland ALP supports recognition of Palestine - and balance in trips
On the weekend the ALP State Conference carried a motion supporting recognition of Palestine.
Australia should recognise Palestine to push for peace with Israel
Please find below the text from an article written by H.E. Ambassador Abdulhadi for The Australian newspaper:
Israeli measures to change historical and legal status of East Jerusalem are illegal
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