We discuss the recent significant escalation in the Middle East, as Iran launches over 300 missiles and drones toward Israel, marking a direct military response from Iranian territory for the first time. This action comes six months after a Hamas attack, with most of the Iranian projectiles being intercepted by Israeli, American, and allied forces. We discuss the underlying causes of this strike, including an Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria, which killed 16 Iranians, and...

We examine a critical moment in the ongoing conflict in Gaza—the tragic death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six colleagues from World Central Kitchen, killed by an Israeli Defense Force strike. Initially and deliberately misattributed to Hamas, the responsibility for the attack was ultimately acknowledged by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This incident has sparked a profound outcry in Australia, challenging the government's diplomatic posture toward Israel. We explore...

In a riveting session at the National Press Club, Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek Finance Minister and noted economist, delivers a compelling discourse on the dire situation in Gaza, critiquing global and Australian responses to the conflict. Varoufakis argues that the actions in Gaza, where civilians are not just collateral but targets of deliberate starvation and violence, constitute war crimes. He draws historical parallels with apartheid and challenges Australia to lead a campaign for...

In this powerful episode, we explore the stark discrepancies in media coverage of the ongoing war in Gaza, particularly focusing on how these narratives influence public perception and policy. The discussion begins with a critical analysis of the disproportionate casualties between Israeli civilians and Palestinians, emphasising the severe impact on the latter. We highlight the role of major media outlets like News Corporation and Nine Media in shaping a narrative that often portrays one side...

In this episode, we look into the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as it continues into 2024. Israeli forces have fired at Palestinians collecting humanitarian aid, amidst rising tensions and escalating violence. We discuss the troubling events at the Kuwaiti roundabout in Gaza City, where desperate families gather daily for food. Further allegations have emerged about Israeli forces targeting trucks from the Palestinian relief agency, obstructing aid delivery to northern Gaza. The...

There was cautious optimism about the ceasefire in Gaza, but that hope has quickly faded. The Israel Defense Forces have broken the truce, and the humanitarian crisis has worsened as more Palestinian civilians, including women and children, are killed. James Elder from UNICEF describes the dire conditions in Gaza, where sanitation and disease are rapidly becoming major issues. In this episode, we look at how the international community continues to fail in taking decisive action to stop...

Episode 7. Gaza ceasefire: A glimpse of hope amidst a brutal conflict (2 Dec 2023) After weeks of relentless violence in Gaza, a ceasefire has finally been reached—though it’s a ceasefire that Australia abstained from voting on just weeks ago. Initially planned for four days, it has now been extended twice, with hopes that it will lead to a permanent end to the fighting. As UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remarked, this ceasefire offers a “glimpse of hope and humanity in the middle of...

As the war in Gaza worsens, the Israeli military continues its relentless bombing, displacing more Palestinians and raising the civilian death toll beyond 10,000. The global outrage is growing, with increasing calls for Israel to cease its attacks and halt what many are calling a process of ethnic cleansing. Some now view this as a “second Nakba,” echoing the catastrophic events of 1948 when 700,000 Palestinians were forcibly expelled from their homes—a process some argue has never truly...

As the Israeli military’s bombardment of Gaza intensifies, the world watches in outrage. With over 10,000 Palestinians killed, including more than 4,000 children, Gaza has become what UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres described as a “graveyard for children”. The relentless targeting of civilians and critical infrastructure has created a humanitarian crisis that demands urgent international intervention. In this episode, we explore the mounting global pressure on Israel to cease its...

This week, the United Nations held a vote calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian truce in Gaza, with 120 countries voting in favour of the resolution. While 14 countries voted against—including the United States—45 nations, including Australia, abstained. In this episode, we unpack why Australia abstained from this critical vote and the wider geopolitical implications of this decision. We examine the motivations behind the abstention, the historical ties between Australia and the United...

As the war in Palestine intensifies, the cycle of violence between Israel and Hamas continues with devastating consequences. With over 5,000 Palestinians already killed in Israeli bombings, the pattern of retaliation seems grimly predictable—smaller responses from Hamas, followed by further escalation from Israel. Despite condemnations from the United Nations and calls for restraint from the West, the violence persists, with Israel’s actions being widely condemned as illegal under...

The Israel–Palestine conflict continues to fuel violence and political tension, particularly highlighted by recent attacks by Hamas militants and the Israeli military’s retaliatory strikes. Over 1,200 Israelis and nearly 2,000 Palestinians have died in the latest escalation. Historically, this conflict often flares during political moments in Israel, with leaders like Netanyahu leveraging military action to bolster their political standing. The humanitarian crisis, with significantly higher...

War has once again broken out between Israel and Palestine, following a brutal attack by Hamas militants, which left over 1,000 people dead. This massacre has been widely condemned across the western world, including in Australia. In response, Israel launched a series of bombings into Gaza, resulting in over 900 casualties. Despite the scale of this tragedy, the mainstream media has largely remained silent on these developments. In this episode, we examine the cyclical nature of violence in...