What We Said About Palestine14 Okt 2024

Episode 11. Varoufakis on Gaza: A call for justice and policy change (3 Mar 2024)

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 justice in Israel-Palestine, reminiscent of its stance against apartheid in South Africa.
We explore how Australian foreign policy continues to mirror U.S. positions, to its detriment. Discussion points include Australia's tepid response to the humanitarian crisis, its refusal to differentiate from U.S. support for Israel, and the implications of such a stance on its global reputation. Varoufakis's critique extends to the broader media landscape, highlighting a failure in journalism that skews public perception and hampers effective policy making.
We also explore the personal and political repercussions of speaking out against these injustices, as noted by Varoufakis and other commentators during the lecture. The narrative is expanded with insights from former Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Gareth Evans and others, advocating for an urgent and principled re-evaluation of Australia's foreign policy.

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Episode 13. Escalating tensions: Iran's strike and the pathway to Palestinian statehood (20 Apr 2024)

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 ti...

14 Okt 202412min

Episode 12. The death of Zomi Frankcom and Australia's weak response (6 Apr 2024)

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 s...

14 Okt 202416min

Episode 10. Media misrepresentation in the Gaza conflict (24 Feb 2024)

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 dis...

14 Okt 20249min

Episode 9. Crisis in Gaza: Unfolding humanitarian and political strands (10 Feb 2024)

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 escal...

14 Okt 20245min

Episode 8. A broken Ceasefire: The continuing crisis and Australian weakness (12 Dec 2023)

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 ...

5 Okt 202412min

Episode 7. Gaza ceasefire: A glimpse of hope amidst a brutal conflict (2 Dec 2023)

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 Australi...

5 Okt 202424min

Episode 6. The second Nakba: International pressure and the lack of leadership (18 Nov 2023)

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 i...

5 Okt 202419min