Following the October 7 attack by Hamas, Israeli forces have carried out sustained attacks on the Palestinian controlled territory, dividing the international community. Last week, the South African government presented a case to the International Court of Justice. They argued the Israeli government’s attack on Gaza, and especially the actions […]
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South African justice minister Ronald Lamola led a top legal team to argue the country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 11 January. South Africa argues that Israel’s indiscriminate retaliatory bombing and siege of Gaza contravenes the Genocide Convention. More than 23,000 Palestinians, including at least 10,000 children, have been killed. Narnia Bohler-Muller, […]
Three Israeli hostages, mistakenly killed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza, reportedly utilised food scraps to write signs pleading for help before they were shot. The three hostages, Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka, and Alon Shamriz, were taken hostage by Hamas during an attack on October 7 before accidentally […]
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, along with the leaders of New Zealand and Canada, has jointly called for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza, with Australia lending its support through a favourable vote at the United Nations General Assembly The move sets Australia somewhat apart from the US, which voted against the […]
Australian media outlets are falling short in delivering fair and unbiased reporting on the Israel-Gaza conflict, according to recent research findings. Last month, BACKCOVERNEWS.COM exclusively revealed there are growing concerns about press freedom in Australia after some journalists across major newsrooms said they experienced attempts at censorship while covering Israel and Palestine […]
Palestinian militant group Hamas has released the second group of Israeli and foreign hostages in Gaza, marking a pivotal step towards de-escalation in the ongoing conflict. MSNBC reported on Saturday that the terror group confirmed the release, stating that the hostages have been handed over to the Red Cross and […]
Controversial influencer and former kickboxer Andrew Tate didn’t mince words as he accused Israel of engaging in genocide in Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict, in a new interview. The devout Muslim condemned Israeli attacks against Palestinians and refused to condemn Hamas as a terror group during a sit-down with Piers […]
In a momentous celebration of advocacy and leadership, Mariam Veiszadeh, a trailblazing human rights champion and CEO of Media Diversity Australia, was awarded the prestigious Asian-Australian Leadership Award at the Melbourne Arts Centre gala dinner on Wednesday. Veiszadeh, originally from Afghanistan, has been recognised for her unwavering commitment to instigating […]
In recent weeks, concerns have escalated over the apparent challenges faced by journalists working across mainstream news outlets in Australia when reporting on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Media insiders tell BACKCOVERNEWS.COM that some reporters have allegedly faced challenges and, in certain instances, experienced attempts at censorship by their editors while covering […]
Tensions flared in Melbourne’s southeast on Friday as confrontations erupted between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel demonstrators, spurred by a suspicious fire at a nearby Muslim-owned burger shop. A crowd of 400 gathered at Princes Park, Caulfield South, prompting police to form a human barrier and employ pepper spray to maintain control. […]
