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‘Empty plate’ protesters call on NZ govt to demand Gaza ceasefire

April 1, 2024

Hundreds of people holding empty plates gathered in central Auckland today demanding the New Zealand government call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Protesters at Aotea Square said the empty dinner-plates were to raise awareness for those going hungry within the warzone. A dozen police officers watched over the protest on Saturday afternoon, to ensure it ... <a title="‘Empty plate’ protesters call on NZ govt to demand Gaza ceasefire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/01/empty-plate-protesters-call-on-nz-govt-to-demand-gaza-ceasefire/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Empty plate’ protesters call on NZ govt to demand Gaza ceasefire">Read more</a>

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As Israel blocks more UN aid, Gaza is on the brink of ‘most intense famine’ since WW2

March 26, 2024

DEMOCRACY NOW! Presented by Amy Goodman AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! — The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. We turn to Gaza, where aid groups say famine is imminent after five months of US-backed attacks by Israel. This is in spite of the historic UN Security Council resolution yesterday demanding an immediate ... <a title="As Israel blocks more UN aid, Gaza is on the brink of ‘most intense famine’ since WW2" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/26/as-israel-blocks-more-un-aid-gaza-is-on-the-brink-of-most-intense-famine-since-ww2/" aria-label="Read more about As Israel blocks more UN aid, Gaza is on the brink of ‘most intense famine’ since WW2">Read more</a>

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ABC editorial staff call for content chief to resign over Gaza comments sacking

March 23, 2024

Pacific Media Watch Editorial staff at Australia’s public broadcaster ABC have again registered a vote of no confidence in managing director David Anderson and senior managers over the handling of complaints by Israeli lobbyists. At a national meeting of members of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance this week, staff passed a resolution of no ... <a title="ABC editorial staff call for content chief to resign over Gaza comments sacking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/23/abc-editorial-staff-call-for-content-chief-to-resign-over-gaza-comments-sacking/" aria-label="Read more about ABC editorial staff call for content chief to resign over Gaza comments sacking">Read more</a>

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NZ government urged to help evacuate Palestinians from war on Gaza

March 21, 2024

By Katie Scotcher, RNZ News political reporter The New Zealand government is being urged to create a special humanitarian visa for Palestinians in Gaza with ties to this country. More than 30 organisations — including World Vision, Save the Children and Greenpeace — have sent an open letter to ministers, calling on them to step ... <a title="NZ government urged to help evacuate Palestinians from war on Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/21/nz-government-urged-to-help-evacuate-palestinians-from-war-on-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about NZ government urged to help evacuate Palestinians from war on Gaza">Read more</a>

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Hundreds stage Sydney ‘die-in’ to protest massacres in Gaza

March 20, 2024

By Wendy Bacon in Sydney Twenty-four weeks of city marches and a five-week vigil outside the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s electoral office in Marrickville have taken pro-Palestinian protests against Israel’s war on Gaza to an unprecedented level. In a new development, hundreds of protesters joined in a street theatre performance outside Albanese’s electorate office on ... <a title="Hundreds stage Sydney ‘die-in’ to protest massacres in Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/20/hundreds-stage-sydney-die-in-to-protest-massacres-in-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about Hundreds stage Sydney ‘die-in’ to protest massacres in Gaza">Read more</a>

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‘Who is the superpower? The US or Israel?’ Al Jazeera on the absurdity of airdrops in Gaza

March 14, 2024

Pacific Media Watch The United States’ airdrops of aid into Gaza are a textbook case of cognitive dissonance on the part of the US administration — dropping food while continuing to send Israel bombs with which to pulverise Gaza, reports Al Jazeera’s The Listening Post. And, says the media watch programme presenter Richard Gizbert, the ... <a title="‘Who is the superpower? The US or Israel?’ Al Jazeera on the absurdity of airdrops in Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/14/who-is-the-superpower-the-us-or-israel-al-jazeera-on-the-absurdity-of-airdrops-in-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Who is the superpower? The US or Israel?’ Al Jazeera on the absurdity of airdrops in Gaza">Read more</a>

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DAWN calls on UN to set up global protection force for Gaza

March 5, 2024

Asia Pacific Report The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) should act urgently to establish an international protection force to safeguard Palestinian civilians and ensure the unobstructed delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza as a last-ditch attempt to prevent imminent, says DAWN. If the UNSC is blocked by a US veto or fails to reach consensus, ... <a title="DAWN calls on UN to set up global protection force for Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/05/dawn-calls-on-un-to-set-up-global-protection-force-for-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about DAWN calls on UN to set up global protection force for Gaza">Read more</a>