“When will you finish them?” These aren’t words you normally hear while waiting in line for a coffee in the Sydney CBD. (more…)
Amin Abbas
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In Lakemba, an answer to one of Palestine’s secrets is found
Late April, at my son’s decree, we went to the Ramadan Night Markets in Lakemba. A visit that would lead to a decades-old mystery being solved. A story that sheds light on the displacement and pain we have experienced since our world was torn apart by Zionism 75 years ago. (more…)
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The Australian hypocrisy – Russian occupation of Ukraine is correctly deplored but Israeli occupation of Palestine is just fine
Australia was swift and vocal in response to the Russian attack on Ukraine, endorsing boycotts of Russia, investigations of alleged Russian war crimes by the International Criminal Court and the right of Ukrainians to defend their land against the illegal Russian aggression and occupation. (more…)
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People-to-people peace initiatives in Palestine must begin with freedom and equality
In 2005, Mohammad Abu Jalhoum left his family in Gaza and underwent multiple life-changing operations in Australia to treat his facial disfigurement. Mohammed’s diet had been restricted his whole life after an Israeli soldier kicked him in the face when he was an infant to silence his crying.