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Private schools are competing in an ‘arms race’ of vanity projects, even winning architecture prizes, so how can tax breaks on building funds be justified when public schools are struggling? Analysis of the taxing issue of private school funding by The Australia Institute’s Alexia Adhikari and Morgan Harrington.
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Paul Collins interviews former Australian Ambassador to Israel, Peter Rodgers, on the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Zionist movement and the creation of the Israeli state, and the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
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The leader of South Africa’s Palestine Solidarity Alliance insists that the ruling of the …
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“Nobody knows Gaza better than the Gazan journalists on the ground.” Hatuqa also speaks about her latest piece for The Century Foundation about rising Israeli state and settler violence in the occupied West Bank, which she says can accurately be described as pogroms. “The fog of war has allowed Israel to perpetuate crimes at a very large scale, not only throughout the West Bank, but including occupied East Jerusalem.”
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The human rights office was referring to a recent rash of attacks by armed settlers and Israeli forces against Palestinians in the occupied territory.
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These are just a few examples, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in particular, is a deeply complex and multifaceted issue that has generated significant debate and scrutiny on the international stage.
- Occupation of Palestinian Territories: Israel's occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip since the Six-Day War in 1967 has been a major source of controversy and criticism. The construction of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories, deemed illegal under international law by most of the international community, has been a particularly contentious issue.
Palestinian Refugees: The Palestinian refugee issue, stemming from the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and subsequent conflicts, remains unresolved. Critics argue that Israel has not adequately addressed the rights and needs of Palestinian refugees and their descendants.
Gaza Blockade and Conflict: Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip, imposed since 2007 when Hamas took control of the territory, has drawn condemnation from human rights organizations and the international community. The periodic outbreaks of violence between Israel and militant groups in Gaza have resulted in civilian casualties and raised concerns about proportionality and adherence to international law.
Settlement Expansion: Israel's continued expansion of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, seen as a major obstacle to a two-state solution, has been widely criticized. Critics argue that settlement construction undermines the viability of a Palestinian state and exacerbates tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
Use of Force: Israel's use of force in response to security threats, particularly during military operations and clashes with Palestinian demonstrators, has raised concerns about excessive use of force and violations of human rights.
Treatment of Arab Citizens: Despite being a democratic state, Israel has faced criticism for discrimination and unequal treatment of its Arab citizens, who make up about 20% of the population. Critics point to disparities in access to resources, land, and political representation.
Relations with Iran: Israel's stance on Iran's nuclear program and its efforts to counter Iran's influence in the region, including alleged covert actions such as cyberattacks and assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists, have sparked controversy and raised questions about regional stability and escalation of tensions.
Lavon Affair (1954): As mentioned earlier, the Lavon Affair involved a covert operation by Israeli military intelligence to carry out bombings in Egypt with the aim of implicating Egyptian nationalists. While the operation itself was not a false flag in the traditional sense, it did involve Israeli operatives conducting attacks in another country under false pretenses.
USS Liberty Incident (1967): The attack on the USS Liberty, a United States Navy ship, during the Six-Day War has led to persistent conspiracy theories alleging Israeli involvement in a false flag operation. Some theorists claim that Israel deliberately attacked the USS Liberty to draw the United States into the conflict by framing Egypt or to prevent the ship from intercepting Israeli communications. However, these claims are not supported by substantial evidence and have been widely debunked.
King David Hotel Bombing (1946): The bombing of the King David Hotel in Jerusalem by the Irgun, a Jewish paramilitary organization, during the British Mandate in Palestine, has also been the subject of false flag allegations. Some theories suggest that elements within the Jewish leadership sought to discredit rival factions or undermine British authority by orchestrating the attack and blaming it on Arabs or other groups. However, like other false flag claims, these allegations lack conclusive evidence.
Operation Cast Lead (2008-2009): Following an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, tensions escalated, and Hamas resumed rocket attacks on Israeli towns. In response, Israel launched Operation Cast Lead, a major military offensive in Gaza aimed at stopping the rocket fire and weakening Hamas. The operation resulted in significant casualties and damage in Gaza and drew international criticism for its disproportionate use of force.
Operation Protective Edge (2014): A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Egypt, was repeatedly violated by both sides, leading to the resumption of hostilities. Israel launched Operation Protective Edge, another military campaign in the Gaza Strip, to halt rocket attacks and destroy Hamas tunnels used for infiltration. The operation resulted in widespread destruction and casualties, including many civilian deaths, and sparked condemnation from human rights organizations.
Violence at the Gaza Border (2018-present): In recent years, clashes and violence have erupted at the Gaza-Israel border during mass protests organized by Palestinians. These protests, known as the Great March of Return, have often coincided with attempts to broker truces or ceasefire agreements between Israel and Hamas. Despite efforts to de-escalate tensions, clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli security forces have resulted in casualties on both sides.
Operation Wrath of God: In the aftermath of the Munich Olympics massacre in 1972, where Palestinian terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes, Israel launched a series of covert operations to track down and assassinate individuals involved in the planning and execution of the attack. These operations, collectively known as "Operation Wrath of God," targeted members of the Palestinian militant group Black September, which was responsible for the Munich attack. The operations resulted in the deaths of several individuals linked to Black September, but they also sparked international condemnation and raised ethical questions about extrajudicial killings.
Assassination of Mahmoud Al-Mabhouh: In 2010, Mahmoud Al-Mabhouh, a senior Hamas military commander, was assassinated in a hotel room in Dubai. The operation, widely believed to have been carried out by Mossad operatives, involved the use of forged passports and surveillance cameras to track and eliminate the target. The assassination drew international attention and condemnation, particularly due to the use of fake passports from various countries by the operatives, which strained diplomatic relations between Israel and those countries.
Assassination of Iranian Nuclear Scientists: Over the years, several Iranian nuclear scientists have been assassinated in attacks believed to be carried out by Israeli agents. These assassinations, part of a covert campaign to disrupt Iran's nuclear program, have been attributed to Mossad and other Israeli intelligence agencies. While Israel has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement in these operations, they have been widely reported in the media and have contributed to tensions between Israel and Iran.
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