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Charity Middle East

Caritas condemns man-made famine and assault on Gaza City

Caritas Internationalis has issued a statement on the famine in Gaza and attacks on Gaza City, saying it represents “a collapse of moral order, a failure of leadership, responsibility and humanity itself”. Source: The Southern Cross.

Middle East Vatican

Vatican ‘appalled’ by Israel’s deadly strike on Gaza hospital

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the Holy See is “appalled by what is happening in Gaza” after an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza killed 20 people, including five journalists. Source: Vatican News.

Middle East Veterans

Veteran peacekeeper calls for prayer and action over Gaza

In the wake of ongoing violence in Gaza, Brisbane Deacon Gary Stone has written an open letter calling for Catholics and people of goodwill to unite in prayer and action for a just resolution to the conflict. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Middle East

Gaza priest says evacuation order issued for parish neighbourhood

The parish priest of Gaza’s only Catholic church says “an evacuation order has been issued for the entire neighbourhood”, as Israel advances a plan to relocate Palestinians. Source: Vatican News.

Charity Middle East

Caritas Australia urges supporters to sign Gaza petition

Caritas Australia has made an urgent appeal to the Albanese Government and international community to prevent a possible catastrophic drop in humanitarian aid to Gaza, with levels already life-threateningly low.

Middle East Politics

Foreign ministers call for end to ‘unimaginable’ suffering in Gaza

Australia and a long list of allies have decried the “unimaginable” suffering in Gaza, calling on Israel to let in aid and allow foreign organisations to operate. Source: Nine News.

Middle East Politics

Australia to recognise Palestine and push for role in Gaza rebuild

Australia will seek to play an important role in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza as part of the Albanese Government’s major foreign policy shift to join an international coalition recognising Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Source: The Age.

Middle East Politics

‘Shameful’: Netanyahu criticises Australia over Palestinian state recognition

Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at “shameful” Australia for preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood, as he defended a sweeping military offensive in Gaza. Source: The Australian.

Middle East Politics

Government sends strongest signal yet on Palestinian recognition

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has discussed efforts to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with the head of the United Nations as the Government sends signals it will join a coalition of nations recognising a Palestinian state. Source: The Age.