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The Advertiser
a day ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Australian protest as activist boat hits Gaza blockade
Protesters have demonstrated outside Anthony Albanese's electorate office after Israel blocked a boat carrying desperately needed aid to Gaza. Climate advocate Greta Thunberg was among a dozen activists on board the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's vessel Madleen when it was intercepted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean Sea early on Monday. They were prevented from entering the blockaded enclave. Students for Palestine, one of the groups that called for a snap protest at the prime minister's electorate office in Sydney among others around the country, said Australia should expel the Israeli ambassador. "The Madleen crew represent the hopes of all those who stand for humanity against the starvation and bombardment of Gazans, and they must be immediately released," the group's co-convenor Jasmine Duff said on Monday. Carrying placards and umbrellas on a rainy Monday they vocalised their anger and demanded Australia diplomatically increase pressure on Israel. "We call on Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong to immediately expel the Israeli ambassador, cut all military and economic ties with Israel, and pressure Israel to release the illegally kidnapped crew," Ms Duff added. The Sicily-based coalition said the humanitarian boat was "unlawfully boarded, its unarmed civilian crew abducted, and its life-saving cargo - including baby formula, food and medical supplies - confiscated." But the Israeli foreign ministry pointed the finger at Thunberg saying it was a "selfie yacht of celebrities" and those on board would be deported to their home countries. The progressive Jewish Council of Australia also urged Australia to place sanctions on Israel. "The world is watching," the council's executive officer Sarah Schwartz said. "We don't have to be a 'major player' to show our commitment to the basic humanity of Palestinians and be part of the global movement to pressure Israel through sanctions to comply with international law," The lack of food reaching Gaza caused by Israeli aid obstruction is leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians "vulnerable to starvation", the United Nations warned earlier in June. More than 54,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's ongoing military offensive, according to Gaza health officials. The retaliatory campaign was in response to Hamas militants killing 1200 Israelis and capturing more than 250 hostages in October 2023. Israel has imposed a naval blockade on the coastal enclave since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007. Protesters have demonstrated outside Anthony Albanese's electorate office after Israel blocked a boat carrying desperately needed aid to Gaza. Climate advocate Greta Thunberg was among a dozen activists on board the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's vessel Madleen when it was intercepted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean Sea early on Monday. They were prevented from entering the blockaded enclave. Students for Palestine, one of the groups that called for a snap protest at the prime minister's electorate office in Sydney among others around the country, said Australia should expel the Israeli ambassador. "The Madleen crew represent the hopes of all those who stand for humanity against the starvation and bombardment of Gazans, and they must be immediately released," the group's co-convenor Jasmine Duff said on Monday. Carrying placards and umbrellas on a rainy Monday they vocalised their anger and demanded Australia diplomatically increase pressure on Israel. "We call on Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong to immediately expel the Israeli ambassador, cut all military and economic ties with Israel, and pressure Israel to release the illegally kidnapped crew," Ms Duff added. The Sicily-based coalition said the humanitarian boat was "unlawfully boarded, its unarmed civilian crew abducted, and its life-saving cargo - including baby formula, food and medical supplies - confiscated." But the Israeli foreign ministry pointed the finger at Thunberg saying it was a "selfie yacht of celebrities" and those on board would be deported to their home countries. The progressive Jewish Council of Australia also urged Australia to place sanctions on Israel. "The world is watching," the council's executive officer Sarah Schwartz said. "We don't have to be a 'major player' to show our commitment to the basic humanity of Palestinians and be part of the global movement to pressure Israel through sanctions to comply with international law," The lack of food reaching Gaza caused by Israeli aid obstruction is leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians "vulnerable to starvation", the United Nations warned earlier in June. More than 54,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's ongoing military offensive, according to Gaza health officials. The retaliatory campaign was in response to Hamas militants killing 1200 Israelis and capturing more than 250 hostages in October 2023. Israel has imposed a naval blockade on the coastal enclave since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007. Protesters have demonstrated outside Anthony Albanese's electorate office after Israel blocked a boat carrying desperately needed aid to Gaza. Climate advocate Greta Thunberg was among a dozen activists on board the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's vessel Madleen when it was intercepted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean Sea early on Monday. They were prevented from entering the blockaded enclave. Students for Palestine, one of the groups that called for a snap protest at the prime minister's electorate office in Sydney among others around the country, said Australia should expel the Israeli ambassador. "The Madleen crew represent the hopes of all those who stand for humanity against the starvation and bombardment of Gazans, and they must be immediately released," the group's co-convenor Jasmine Duff said on Monday. Carrying placards and umbrellas on a rainy Monday they vocalised their anger and demanded Australia diplomatically increase pressure on Israel. "We call on Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong to immediately expel the Israeli ambassador, cut all military and economic ties with Israel, and pressure Israel to release the illegally kidnapped crew," Ms Duff added. The Sicily-based coalition said the humanitarian boat was "unlawfully boarded, its unarmed civilian crew abducted, and its life-saving cargo - including baby formula, food and medical supplies - confiscated." But the Israeli foreign ministry pointed the finger at Thunberg saying it was a "selfie yacht of celebrities" and those on board would be deported to their home countries. The progressive Jewish Council of Australia also urged Australia to place sanctions on Israel. "The world is watching," the council's executive officer Sarah Schwartz said. "We don't have to be a 'major player' to show our commitment to the basic humanity of Palestinians and be part of the global movement to pressure Israel through sanctions to comply with international law," The lack of food reaching Gaza caused by Israeli aid obstruction is leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians "vulnerable to starvation", the United Nations warned earlier in June. More than 54,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's ongoing military offensive, according to Gaza health officials. The retaliatory campaign was in response to Hamas militants killing 1200 Israelis and capturing more than 250 hostages in October 2023. Israel has imposed a naval blockade on the coastal enclave since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007. Protesters have demonstrated outside Anthony Albanese's electorate office after Israel blocked a boat carrying desperately needed aid to Gaza. Climate advocate Greta Thunberg was among a dozen activists on board the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's vessel Madleen when it was intercepted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean Sea early on Monday. They were prevented from entering the blockaded enclave. Students for Palestine, one of the groups that called for a snap protest at the prime minister's electorate office in Sydney among others around the country, said Australia should expel the Israeli ambassador. "The Madleen crew represent the hopes of all those who stand for humanity against the starvation and bombardment of Gazans, and they must be immediately released," the group's co-convenor Jasmine Duff said on Monday. Carrying placards and umbrellas on a rainy Monday they vocalised their anger and demanded Australia diplomatically increase pressure on Israel. "We call on Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong to immediately expel the Israeli ambassador, cut all military and economic ties with Israel, and pressure Israel to release the illegally kidnapped crew," Ms Duff added. The Sicily-based coalition said the humanitarian boat was "unlawfully boarded, its unarmed civilian crew abducted, and its life-saving cargo - including baby formula, food and medical supplies - confiscated." But the Israeli foreign ministry pointed the finger at Thunberg saying it was a "selfie yacht of celebrities" and those on board would be deported to their home countries. The progressive Jewish Council of Australia also urged Australia to place sanctions on Israel. "The world is watching," the council's executive officer Sarah Schwartz said. "We don't have to be a 'major player' to show our commitment to the basic humanity of Palestinians and be part of the global movement to pressure Israel through sanctions to comply with international law," The lack of food reaching Gaza caused by Israeli aid obstruction is leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians "vulnerable to starvation", the United Nations warned earlier in June. More than 54,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's ongoing military offensive, according to Gaza health officials. The retaliatory campaign was in response to Hamas militants killing 1200 Israelis and capturing more than 250 hostages in October 2023. Israel has imposed a naval blockade on the coastal enclave since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007.
West Australian
a day ago
- Politics
- West Australian
Australian protest as activist boat hits Gaza blockade
Protesters have demonstrated outside Anthony Albanese's electorate office after Israel blocked a boat carrying desperately needed aid to Gaza. Climate advocate Greta Thunberg was among a dozen activists on board the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's vessel Madleen when it was intercepted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean Sea early on Monday. They were prevented from entering the blockaded enclave. Students for Palestine, one of the groups that called for a snap protest at the prime minister's electorate office in Sydney among others around the country, said Australia should expel the Israeli ambassador. "The Madleen crew represent the hopes of all those who stand for humanity against the starvation and bombardment of Gazans, and they must be immediately released," the group's co-convenor Jasmine Duff said on Monday. Carrying placards and umbrellas on a rainy Monday they vocalised their anger and demanded Australia diplomatically increase pressure on Israel. "We call on Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong to immediately expel the Israeli ambassador, cut all military and economic ties with Israel, and pressure Israel to release the illegally kidnapped crew," Ms Duff added. The Sicily-based coalition said the humanitarian boat was "unlawfully boarded, its unarmed civilian crew abducted, and its life-saving cargo - including baby formula, food and medical supplies - confiscated." But the Israeli foreign ministry pointed the finger at Thunberg saying it was a "selfie yacht of celebrities" and those on board would be deported to their home countries. The progressive Jewish Council of Australia also urged Australia to place sanctions on Israel. "The world is watching," the council's executive officer Sarah Schwartz said. "We don't have to be a 'major player' to show our commitment to the basic humanity of Palestinians and be part of the global movement to pressure Israel through sanctions to comply with international law," The lack of food reaching Gaza caused by Israeli aid obstruction is leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians "vulnerable to starvation", the United Nations warned earlier in June. More than 54,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's ongoing military offensive, according to Gaza health officials. The retaliatory campaign was in response to Hamas militants killing 1200 Israelis and capturing more than 250 hostages in October 2023. Israel has imposed a naval blockade on the coastal enclave since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Australian protest as activist boat hits Gaza blockade
Protesters have demonstrated outside Anthony Albanese's electorate office after Israel blocked a boat carrying desperately needed aid to Gaza. Climate advocate Greta Thunberg was among a dozen activists on board the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's vessel Madleen when it was intercepted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean Sea early on Monday. They were prevented from entering the blockaded enclave. Students for Palestine, one of the groups that called for a snap protest at the prime minister's electorate office in Sydney among others around the country, said Australia should expel the Israeli ambassador. "The Madleen crew represent the hopes of all those who stand for humanity against the starvation and bombardment of Gazans, and they must be immediately released," the group's co-convenor Jasmine Duff said on Monday. Carrying placards and umbrellas on a rainy Monday they vocalised their anger and demanded Australia diplomatically increase pressure on Israel. "We call on Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong to immediately expel the Israeli ambassador, cut all military and economic ties with Israel, and pressure Israel to release the illegally kidnapped crew," Ms Duff added. The Sicily-based coalition said the humanitarian boat was "unlawfully boarded, its unarmed civilian crew abducted, and its life-saving cargo - including baby formula, food and medical supplies - confiscated." But the Israeli foreign ministry pointed the finger at Thunberg saying it was a "selfie yacht of celebrities" and those on board would be deported to their home countries. The progressive Jewish Council of Australia also urged Australia to place sanctions on Israel. "The world is watching," the council's executive officer Sarah Schwartz said. "We don't have to be a 'major player' to show our commitment to the basic humanity of Palestinians and be part of the global movement to pressure Israel through sanctions to comply with international law," The lack of food reaching Gaza caused by Israeli aid obstruction is leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians "vulnerable to starvation", the United Nations warned earlier in June. More than 54,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's ongoing military offensive, according to Gaza health officials. The retaliatory campaign was in response to Hamas militants killing 1200 Israelis and capturing more than 250 hostages in October 2023. Israel has imposed a naval blockade on the coastal enclave since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007.
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Pro-Palestine activists rally outside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's office after Greta Thunberg detained by Israel
Student protesters have gathered outside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Sydney office to protest the detention of activists by Israeli forces. The 'Freedom Flotilla Coalition' was seized by Israel on Monday after a crew of 12 activists, including Greta Thunberg, tried to break a naval blockade. In response, protest group Students for Palestine (SfP) organised demonstrations around the country against the Israeli military's interception of the boat. 'After months of deliberately starving those in Gaza, Israel has illegally taken 12 anti-war activists hostage, including Greta Thunberg,' said SfP co-convenor Bella Beiraghi. 'This kidnapping is an attempt to cover up Israel's crimes against humanity. It shows Israel's willingness to violently suppress all those who oppose their genocide.' Ms Thunberg and her anti-war activists were taken to a nearby port 'unharmed' after attempting to break the Israeli naval blockade which has been enforced since 2007. The Freedom Flotilla activists were warned not to attempt to reach the Gaza Strip before their expedition was stopped. Activists, including Ms Thunberg and Yasmin Acar claimed to have been 'intercepted at sea and kidnapped' by Israel. The group lost contact late at night after reporting they were surrounded by drones and naval vessels. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the boat had been stopped and said the activists were safe and unharmed. 'It's appropriate that Greta the antisemite and her Hamas-supporting friends should see exactly who is the terror group Hamas,' he said in a statement. According to the Defence Minister's office, the activists will be shown a 43-minute video produced by the Israel Defence Forces, titled Bearing Witness. The video includes uncensored footage of Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel—much of it taken from the bodycams of the attackers themselves. The footage has been described as 'difficult to watch' and includes scenes of massacre, mutilation, and terror inflicted on Israeli civilians.
Herald Sun
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Herald Sun
Pro-Palestine activists wreak havoc in wild protest at Melb Central
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News. Shoppers and retail staff were forced to take cover in stores and behind security shutters as frantic scenes broke out at Melbourne Central amid a pro-Palestine rally on Saturday afternoon. The havoc started just before 2pm, when dozens of activists stormed the centre as part of a 'national day of protest' calling for Australia to 'cut ties with Trump's America'. Melbourne's version of the rally, initiated by Students for Palestine, kicked off an hour earlier outside the State Library in the CBD at 1pm. Several groups, including Free Palestine Melbourne, Students for Palestine and the Victorian Socialists, were in attendance with many seen handing out flyers to passer-by's ahead of the rally. Among those in the crowd was federal Victorian Socialists candidate for Fraser Jasmine Duff — who was also a prominent player in the Deakin University encampment — and several other university students who led encampments across the city's tertiary institutions last year. Meanwhile, Free Palestine Melbourne lead organiser Mai Saif, socialist and union activist Jerome Small and human rights activist Rathy Barthlote were among the speakers at the event. They described US President Donald Trump as a 'billionaire nepo-baby' who was a 'symbol of racism' and an advocate for 'cruel policies'. They also called for the '$168b monstrosity that is the AUKUS submarine bill' to be scrapped, for Australia to shut down all US bases and stressed that Mr Trump was 'not welcome here'. The rally then spilled out onto Swanston St as protesters began to march through the city at 1.45pm, forcing Yarra Trams' incident response team to close off some tram tracks and Victoria Police to control traffic to keep everyone safe. But the mostly peaceful rally took a chaotic turn just after 2pm, when protesters marching down Lonsdale St targeted Melbourne Central shopping centre. Centre security tried to block all major entrances before the protesters arrived, but it wasn't enough to stop them running through one entryway with their banners and flags. Shoppers and families were forced to scramble out of the way as protesters ran through the centre, with some stores pulling down roller shutters to stop them from entering. One father was forced to shield his infant child's ears from the ruckus as protesters' chants echoed throughout the centre. At one stage a fight broke out between a protester and passer-by in front of the Optus store, with the protester being flung to the ground. Centre security quickly intervened before a bigger fight could break out. The protesters left the centre 10 minutes after storming through it, before wrapping up their rally just before 2.20pm. Saturday's protest came as further anti-Trump rallies were held on the streets of Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and Wollongong. It also followed an earlier anti-Trump rally held in Melbourne last month.
