Archive for the 'Militarism' Category

Israeli envoy caught warning of mobilisation against Iran

Was the recent Israeli offensive against Gaza a “pre-introduction” to Iran?
In an unguarded speech, during which he was not aware he was being filmed by the media, Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Yuval Rotem, issued a strident warning against Iran.
“(He said) the country’s recent military offensives were a ‘pre-introduction’ to the challenge Israel expects from a [...]

Over 500 attend Abolish ISA vigil & forum on Palestine

More than 500 people packed the PJ Civic Centre auditorium last night for an Abolish ISA/Solidarity with Palestinians vigil followed by a forum.
Police were present but left about an hour later.

Heartfelt prayers at interfaith vigil for peace in Gaza

A bashful Sukerit Kaur, 9, sings a message of human solidarity
He is my father
She is also my mother
She is my best friend
He is my brother
An interfaith prayer vigil and reflection for peace in Gaza was held in the hall of the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Penang last night, attended by about a hundred people.
Among those [...]

The other Oath of Office

As we celebrate the end of the nightmarish George W administration, journalism professor Robert Jensen has come up with his updated Citizens’ Oath of Office to remind us of the core problems of empire and economics — US domination around the world and corporate domination worldwide — which, he says, remain as threatening as ever.
“I [...]

Jewish women protest inside Israeli consulate in Toronto

Here’s a protest against what’s happening in Gaza that you wouldn’t have seen in the mainstream media.