News & Views What we know about Australia’s arms exports: we’ve analysed the data Australia’s arms trade lacks transparency, with key exports to Canada, Chile, and the US, and imports mainly from the US and Spain.
News & Views Protests erupt calling for ceasefire amidst yet more deaths in Gaza Fresh protests have erupted following the death of six Israeli hostages whose bodies were found on Saturday in Gaza.
News & Views ‘Serious failures’ by the IDF led to the death of Zomi Frankcom, review finds A review into the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has found the Israeli Defence Force’s strike was the result of “serious failures”.
Health Mothers and babies in Gaza risk disease and death from lack of clean water In Gaza, mothers and babies risk disease and death from lack of clean water and basic health supplies, accoridng to CARE.
News & Views ‘Clear and convincing’: UN alleges Hamas committed sexual violence against Israeli women and children on October 7 A United Nations (UN) special envoy to Israel has found “clear and convincing information” that Hamas committed acts of sexual violence against Israeli civilians on October 7 and beyond.
World ‘Reinforcing imperative of a lasting peace’: Penny Wong departs for Middle East Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has left for her diplomatic trip to the Middle East, 100 days since Hamas attacked Israel.
News & Views The New York Times’ major investigation into sexual violence in Israel A two-month investigation by The New York Times has uncovered horrific details of sexual violence in Israel on October 7 2023.
News & Views Former and current Labor MPs call for ‘immediate permanent ceasefire’ in Gaza More than 200 former and current MPs have signed an open letter urging the Albanese government to call for a “permanent ceasefire” in Gaza.
News & Views Ceasefire for hostage and prisoners exchange deal reached between Israel and Hamas A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas and is due to go into effect later tonight AEST.
News & Views Majority of deaths in Gaza are women and children Almost 70% of those killed in Gaza so far have been women and children. Meanwhile, 180 babies are delivered daily into dire conditions
News & Views Lawyers call for Australian government to push for ceasefire in Gaza Nearly 500 lawyers in Australia have signed an open letter pushing the Australian government to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
News & Views Australia’s female leaders step up in responding to humanitarian crisis in Gaza Australian women have written an open statement on the disproportionate affect the conflict in Gaza is having on women and children.