Understanding the security threat from violent extremists
July 8, 2022 | Oved Lobel
Ever since the terrorist massacre of Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand, in March 2019, mass-casualty attacks and attempted attacks by self-radicalised white supremacists have increased around the world.
Stockholm syndrome: Yemen’s disastrous ceasefire
June 29, 2022 | Oved Lobel
A ceasefire brokered in Yemen by the United Nations on April 2, extended for another 2 months on June 2, has been widely hailed as a step towards peace – sadly, it is likely anything but.
Backgrounder: The Temple Mount “Status Quo”
June 29, 2022 | Tammy Reznik
Did the teenagers’ decision to pray at the Temple Mount/ Al-Aqsa compound constitute a violation of the current rules around the status quo; which for almost half a century have dictated that Jews are allowed to visit the site but not pray there?
Some key points to understand about the dissolution of Israel’s Government
June 22, 2022 | Eliana Chiovetta
On Monday, June 20, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced he will be introducing a bill to dissolve the Knesset, (Israel’s parliament) and call new elections. If the bill is passed, a general election will be held in late October.
Unhealthy obsessions return to the annual World Health Organisation assembly – yet there are signs of positive change
June 17, 2022 | Judy Maynard
While the World Health Organisation (WHO) has decried what it calls the politicisation of the COVID-19 pandemic, this has not stopped the world’s pre-eminent public health body from continuing its own longstanding practice of politicisation, by singling out one nation – Israel – for annual rebuke.
IAEA Board rebukes Iran, Iran unplugs IAEA cameras
June 10, 2022 | Ran Porat
A resolution regarding Iran passed by the Board of Governors (BOG) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday, June 8, used strong diplomatic language to urge Teheran to finally come clean about its illegal nuclear activities.
New revelations: Iran apparently spied on the UN nuclear watchdog
June 2, 2022 | Ran Porat
Documents from Iran’s secret nuclear archive indicate that Teheran stole or had access to secret internal documents of the UN nuclear watchdog, which was trying to supervise its atomic activities and investigate Teheran’s secret efforts to build nuclear bombs.
Al Jazeera hearts anti-Israel terrorism (continued)
May 30, 2022 | Judy Maynard
Al Jazeera’s endless toleration of the one-sided, partisan and unprofessional public statements of its employees belies its stated commitment to upholding recognised journalistic ethics and undermines its credibility as a news organisation.
Tragedy of journalist’s death exploited to intensify conflict
May 17, 2022 | Ahron Shapiro
It may be impossible to know for sure, since the Palestinian Authority has refused to participate in a joint investigation with Israel, the US or other parties to conclusively determine the source of the fire that killed Abu Akleh
Laughing all the way to the postal bank: The LaRouchites in the 2022 Election
May 17, 2022 | Judy Maynard
One political party you won’t be hearing much about before, during or after the upcoming federal election on May 21 is the Australian Citizens Party (ACP). This is despite the fact that it is one of the longest established parties contesting this election and, surprisingly, one of the best funded.