In Part 1 of this three part series, we searched for record of the Palestinian people over the nineteen centuries from the 1st Century AD to the begin…
In Search of the Palestinians—Part 2
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Middle East
Iran, Gaza, and the Gamble
What a wonderful difference to be in Israel after the release of the living hostages and with the ongoing repatriation of those deceased, nearing com…
Learning from History: Australia Must Not Repeat Gaza’s Mistakes
The ceasefire in Gaza seems to be holding and world leaders are pivoting to the question of Gaza’s future. If they are serious about preventing the ne…
The War is not Over
The hostages have come home but the war is not over. Despite the glowing speech of President Donald Trump from the Knesset floor on the eve of Simchat…
Recognising Palestine as a State Undermines International Law
Many states have decided to recognise a State of Palestine. This decision undermines international law and established norms for defining statehood….
Recognising Palestinian statehood – what will it achieve?
Explore Australia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood, its legal flaws, and why it may undermine peace and Israel’s sovereignty.
Why Israel’s Struggle Is Different
Explores the true meaning of “forever war,” contrasting Middle East wars with Israel’s spiritual and moral struggle.
The Bow of Elam
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Behold I will break the bow of Elam, the foremost of their might … For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their e…
Iran, Gaza, and the Gamble
Prime Minister Netanyahu has shown that he too adheres to the ‘Begin Doctrine,’ which says that no country which threatens the existence of the Jewish…
Smokes and mirrors in the Middle East
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left Washington following his third visit to the White House since President Trump entered his second term as President.
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What is the position of Christians in Israel?
Christian minorities in the Middle East face growing challenges. In this interview, we speak with Shadi Khalloul, a prominent Maronite-Aramean Christian leader from Israel. He shares insights into the position of Christians in Israel and discusses how the ongoing unrest in Lebanon and Syria is affecting the region. Shadi also reflects on the impact of the Hezbollah conflict on the Aramaic community in northern Israel.
Is peace in Israel the key to peace in the Middle East?
Juan Caldes of the European Jewish Association joins Sara van Oordt to examine how the war is reshaping Europe’s political climate, Saudi Arabia’s near–entry into the Abraham Accords before October 7th, and which peace initiatives might succeed or fail today.