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This year, Arab-American political power came to the fore over Gaza

December 4, 2024

ANALYSIS: By Rami G Khouri One of the major political developments in the United States that has got little attention in the wake of the Democrats’ astounding loss in the November 5 elections is the success of Arab American political organising. A new generation of political activists has emerged that has earned representation in unprecedented ... <a title="This year, Arab-American political power came to the fore over Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/04/this-year-arab-american-political-power-came-to-the-fore-over-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about This year, Arab-American political power came to the fore over Gaza">Read more</a>

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Luxon says Israeli PM would be arrested if he visits New Zealand

December 3, 2024

Asia Pacific Report Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told a media conference Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be arrested if he entered New Zealand “We support the ICC [the International Criminal Court],” Luxon said yesterday. “We believe in the international rules-based system, we support the ICC, and we would be obligated to do so.” ... <a title="Luxon says Israeli PM would be arrested if he visits New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/03/luxon-says-israeli-pm-would-be-arrested-if-he-visits-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon says Israeli PM would be arrested if he visits New Zealand">Read more</a>

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‘Lone Soldiers’ – new Australian IDF recruits due to arrive in Israel in January

December 2, 2024

Despite it being illegal in Australia to recruit soldiers for foreign armies, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) recruiters are hard at work enticing young Australians to join Israel’s army. Michael West Media investigates. INVESTIGATION: By Yaakov Aharon The Israeli war machine is in hyperdrive, and it needs new bodies to throw into the fire. In ... <a title="‘Lone Soldiers’ – new Australian IDF recruits due to arrive in Israel in January" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/02/lone-soldiers-new-australian-idf-recruits-due-to-arrive-in-israel-in-january/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Lone Soldiers’ – new Australian IDF recruits due to arrive in Israel in January">Read more</a>

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Protesters condemn Fiji ‘complicity, silence’ over Israel’s Gaza genocide

December 1, 2024

Asia Pacific Report A Fiji solidarity group for the Palestinians has accused the Rabuka-led coalition government of “complicity” in Israel’s genocide and relentless war in Gaza that has killed more than 44,000 people — mostly women and children — over the past year. The Fijians4Palestine have called on the Fiji government to “uphold the principles ... <a title="Protesters condemn Fiji ‘complicity, silence’ over Israel’s Gaza genocide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/01/protesters-condemn-fiji-complicity-silence-over-israels-gaza-genocide/" aria-label="Read more about Protesters condemn Fiji ‘complicity, silence’ over Israel’s Gaza genocide">Read more</a>

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Gallery: Palestinian musicians, poets and solidarity partners in vibrant celebration

November 30, 2024

Asia Pacific Report Palestinian diaspora poets, singers and musicians gathered today with solidarity partners from Aotearoa New Zealand, African nations — including South Africa — in a vibrant celebration. The celebration marked the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People and similar events have been happening around New Zealand today, across the world ... <a title="Gallery: Palestinian musicians, poets and solidarity partners in vibrant celebration" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/30/gallery-palestinian-musicians-poets-and-solidarity-partners-in-vibrant-celebration/" aria-label="Read more about Gallery: Palestinian musicians, poets and solidarity partners in vibrant celebration">Read more</a>

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Open letter plea by NZ community broadcaster for end to Israel’s ‘sadistic cruelty’ in Gaza

November 30, 2024

Pacific Media Watch A community broadcaster in Aotearoa New Zealand has appealed for an end to the “sadistic cruelty” and the “out in the open genocide” by Israel in Gaza and the occupied Palestine territories. In an open letter, Lois Griffiths, co-presenter of the environmental, social justice and current affairs programme Earthwise on Plains FM, ... <a title="Open letter plea by NZ community broadcaster for end to Israel’s ‘sadistic cruelty’ in Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/30/open-letter-plea-by-nz-community-broadcaster-for-end-to-israels-sadistic-cruelty-in-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about Open letter plea by NZ community broadcaster for end to Israel’s ‘sadistic cruelty’ in Gaza">Read more</a>

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‘Wanted’ for war crimes over Gaza: Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant face ICC arrest warrants

November 22, 2024

Democracy Now! NERMEEN SHAIKH: In The Hague, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Israel’s assault on Gaza. In a statement, the ICC said the Israeli leaders had, “intentionally and knowingly deprived the ... <a title="‘Wanted’ for war crimes over Gaza: Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant face ICC arrest warrants" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/22/wanted-for-war-crimes-over-gaza-israels-netanyahu-gallant-face-icc-arrest-warrants/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Wanted’ for war crimes over Gaza: Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant face ICC arrest warrants">Read more</a>

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Kia kaha Lebanon: NZ media only tell half your story of struggle

November 21, 2024

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council ceasefire resolution — for the fourth time — in Israel’s war on Gaza, while Hezbollah demands a complete ceasefire and “protection of Lebanon’s sovereignty” in any deal with Israel. Amid the death and devastation, Joe Hendren reflects on his time in Lebanon and examines what the ... <a title="Kia kaha Lebanon: NZ media only tell half your story of struggle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/21/kia-kaha-lebanon-nz-media-only-tell-half-your-story-of-struggle/" aria-label="Read more about Kia kaha Lebanon: NZ media only tell half your story of struggle">Read more</a>

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‘It’s a complete and total nightmare’ – aid worker speaks about Israel’s relentless Gaza genocide

November 18, 2024

Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. We turn to Israel’s war on Gaza. A special UN committee has reported Israel’s actions in Gaza are “consistent with the characteristics of genocide”. Another report by Human Rights Watch finds Israel has committed war crimes and crimes against ... <a title="‘It’s a complete and total nightmare’ – aid worker speaks about Israel’s relentless Gaza genocide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/18/its-a-complete-and-total-nightmare-aid-worker-speaks-about-israels-relentless-gaza-genocide/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It’s a complete and total nightmare’ – aid worker speaks about Israel’s relentless Gaza genocide">Read more</a>

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Western media ‘parrots Israeli propaganda’ over Gaza, says analyst

November 16, 2024

Pacific Media Watch A media studies professor at Qatar’s Doha Institute for Graduate Studies has completed empirical studies examining Western media coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza — and his findings have been highly critical. Professor Mohamad Elmasry found that Western media have failed to do much more than “parrot Israeli propaganda regarding al-Shifa Hospital ... <a title="Western media ‘parrots Israeli propaganda’ over Gaza, says analyst" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/16/western-media-parrots-israeli-propaganda-over-gaza-says-analyst/" aria-label="Read more about Western media ‘parrots Israeli propaganda’ over Gaza, says analyst">Read more</a>

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Hundreds of Israel lobbyists ‘writing America’s news’, reveals new probe

November 14, 2024

Pacific Media Watch Hundreds of former employees of Israel lobbying groups such as AIPAC, StandWithUs and CAMERA are working in top newsrooms across the United States, writing and producing America’s news — including on Israel-Palestine, reports a new investigation. These outlets include MSNBC, The New York Times, CNN and Fox News, says the MintPress News ... <a title="Hundreds of Israel lobbyists ‘writing America’s news’, reveals new probe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/14/hundreds-of-israel-lobbyists-writing-americas-news-reveals-new-probe/" aria-label="Read more about Hundreds of Israel lobbyists ‘writing America’s news’, reveals new probe">Read more</a>

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NZ’s Treaty Principles Bill protest hīkoi begins in Far North

November 10, 2024

RNZ News A national hīkoi across Aotearoa New Zealand began today in the small Far North town of Te Kāo. Supporters gathered at Pōtahi Marae, before setting out tomorrow on the first leg of the long journey south. Travellers from Bluff at the far end of the South Island are also travelling toward Wellington to ... <a title="NZ’s Treaty Principles Bill protest hīkoi begins in Far North" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/10/nzs-treaty-principles-bill-protest-hikoi-begins-in-far-north/" aria-label="Read more about NZ’s Treaty Principles Bill protest hīkoi begins in Far North">Read more</a>