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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1h

ABC is copying tabloid media's misleading (technically not unfactual) report style:
"A pro-Palestinian rally has gone ahead in Sydney despite a court order rejecting plans to protest at the Sydney Opera House."

"a court order rejecting plans"?!
Did the protesters disobey the court?! No. #journalism

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Michael Dowling aka MeckeringBoy @meckeringboy.bsky.social · 1d

Written by Chris Hedges

“How is it possible that a peace proposal ignores the ICJ’s July 2024 Advisory Opinion, which reiterated that Israel’s occupation is illegal and must end?

How can it fail to mention Palestinian’s right to self-determination?”
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chrishedges.substack.com/p/trumps-sha...

Trump’s Sham Peace Plan

There will be no peace in Gaza. Only the temporary absence of war.

chrishedges.substack.com

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 22h

Western media reports on
Israeli hostages ; Palestinian prisoners
Israeli 'operations'; Hamas attacks
And neglects to use the word illegal when referring to Israel's actions:
Illegal occupation of Palestine
Illegal settlements in the West Bank
Illegal blockade of Gaza
#FreePalestine

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 3h

Video shows the aftermath of drone and artillery strikes on a shelter in the besieged city of el-Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur state, which killed at least 60 people. The attack was carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to a Sudanese medical advocacy group.

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 4h

Thousand attend pro-Palestine rallies across Australia as organisers vow to keep protesting after Gaza ceasefire

‘We’ll absolutely continue to protest for a free Palestine,’ Sydney organiser says, as others express hope US-brokered deal will ‘end the genocide’ * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Tens of thousands of people have rallied across Australia at pro-Palestine rallies, with organisers vowing to continue protesting after Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire deal in Gaza that initially appeared to be holding. In Sydney, the Palestine Action Group said 30,000 marched from Hyde Park to Belmore Park in the CBD after a planned rally to the Opera House was prohibited by the New South Wales court of appeal last week. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 6h

The Zionist lawsuits against @marykostakidis.bsky.social John Keane & Nick Riemer are a massive test for free speech in Australia, and costly. We check the claims. Keane kicks off in the morning.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/zionists-v-k...

Zionists v Keane, Riemer, Kostakidis. Australia's massive test cases for free speech - Michael West

Zionist lawsuits against Mary Kostakidis and Sydney Uni academics John Keane and Nick Riemer are a mighty test case for free speech in Australia

michaelwest.com.au

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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 7h

Have you caught today's #SundayShot ? #auspol

Dave Milner. Joel Jenkins. Greg Jericho and making her debut - Ronni Salt!

Watch on YouTube here > youtu.be/lcYUot1qnNs?...

Or listen on Podcast here > podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...

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Find And Dandy @findanddandy.bsky.social · 6h

From Sydney in solidarity
#freepalestine #justice4palestine

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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 7h

Massive crowd in Melbourne/Naarm today (in case you thought this movement was going to be placated with more colonisation). Until the occupation ends. Until Western war criminals and their enablers face justice. Until Palestine is free.

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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 8h

Our client Dr Nick Riemer on the 18C case against him and his colleague Prof John Keane

Anti-Zionism on trial - ABC listen

University of Sydney academics Dr Nick Riemer and Professor John Keane will be facing the Federal Court on Monday 13th October after university colleagues made a complaint of anti-Semitism against the...

www.abc.net.au

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Stefania Maurizi @smaurizi.bsky.social · 1d

According to the Italian daily La Repubblica, Italian PM, #GiorgiaMeloni, stated that #FrancescaAlbanese "has no merits".

#NelsonMandelaFoundation does NOT think so: it invited #FrancescaAlbanese to deliver its annual lecture

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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 1d

Miriam Margolyes is just a warrior woman. That's the post.

She said it all.

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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 8h

Disgraceful abuse of the legal system to silence and defame critics of Israel. In honour of the Streisand effect, I encourage everyone to listen to this

Andy Fleming @slackbastard.bsky.social · 9h

'University of Sydney academics Dr Nick Riemer and Professor John Keane will be facing the Federal Court on Monday 13th October after university colleagues made a complaint of anti-Semitism against them under Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.'

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Anti-Zionism on trial - ABC listen

University of Sydney academics Dr Nick Riemer and Professor John Keane will be facing the Federal Court on Monday 13th October after university colleagues made a complaint of anti-Semitism against the...

www.abc.net.au

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 23h

Huge explosions were seen as Israeli air attacks hit a town in south Lebanon, killing at least one person and injuring at least seven others.

The strikes targeted a site that sold excavators and other heavy machinery.

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 11h

Heading in on the train now to
Palestine Action Group's
Nationwide March for Palestine
Sunday 12 October 1pm
Hyde Park North, Sydney
Note: The march will be along George St to Belmore Park. #auspol
#FreePalestine #SanctionIsrael

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@gfelljones.bsky.social @20244202.bsky.social · 12h

From John Mearsheimer.. .
What Political Horizon for the Palestinians? open.substack.com/pub/mearshei...

What Political Horizon for the Palestinians?

On 9 October 2025, I was on the “Deep Dive” with Lt.

open.substack.com

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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 20h

This shows the colossal reach of Netanyahu and the fascist Israeli regime

No country, however powerful, it seems, will stand up to them

Despicable

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

The Gaza effect: how a global pro-Palestine protest movement met repression and resistance

Across the west, solidarity marches are testing governments’ tolerance for dissent. From arrests to bans, free-speech boundaries are shifting

www.theguardian.com

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Michael Taylor @ausindimedia.bsky.social · 1d

“US political leaders’ statements touting US as the beacon of democracy, humanitarianism, fair play, decency on the world stage ring hollow to anyone with an iota of moral clarity.”

theaimn.net/in-its-250th...

In its 250th year, America’s genocide support has forever destroyed its worldwide moral authority

By Walt Zlotow US political leaders’ statements touting US as the beacon of democracy, humanitarianism, fair play, decency on the world stage ring hollow to anyone with an iota of moral clarity. The...

theaimn.net

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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 15h

The Albanese govt’s first term was the second most secretive on record.

Rather than changing their ways, they’re doubling down and tightening our FOI system to make it even harder to get information. Not a single expert or member of parliament outside of the Labor party has backed their new bill.

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Ali Haydor @alihaydor.bsky.social · 1d

London - Free Palestine 🇵🇸

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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 23h

Marvellous 👍

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Madeline Horwath on St George returning to England – cartoon

The St George’s flag is more popular than ever. It’s more complicated for England’s patron saint

www.theguardian.com

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Yanis Varoufakis @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social · 20h

IF THIS IS NOT HOSTAGE TAKING, WHAT IS? Israel refuses to release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya who insisted on staying with his patients in his bombed hospital even after his own son was murdered. Since then he has been held in one of Israel's torture facilities.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 1d

Welcome to America, where peaceful protesters get tear-gassed and thrown to the ground like ragdolls.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 1d

Lebanese president condemns Israeli attack on Msayleh as a 'blatant aggression' against civilian infrastructure.

Intensive Israeli air strikes kill one, injure seven in southern Lebanon

Lebanese president condemns Israeli attack on Msayleh as a 'blatant aggression' against civilian infrastructure.

bit.ly

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Stefania Maurizi @smaurizi.bsky.social · 1d

Stando a Repubblica, il presidente #GiorgiaMeloni ha detto che #FrancescaAlbanese "non ha meriti". E infatti la #NelsonMandelaFoundation ha annunciato che sarà #FrancescaAlbanese a tenere la lezione annuale in onore di Mandela.

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