Latest Jerusalem News

Security Council Speakers Warn of ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank, Urge Israel to End Illegal Settlements, Occupation
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire didn’t resolve any deep-seated issues. Now, it appears to be shattered
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire failed to resolve many deep-seated issues. Now, it appears to be shattered
Oxfam launches paper highlighting exploitation and economic dependency of Palestinian women working in illegal Israeli settlements
Panel conversation explores pathways to peace for Israel, Palestine
Six world premieres and an extraordinary artist lineup announced 2025 Australian Festival of Chamber Music
Largest forced displacement in the West Bank since 1967 amid surge in Israeli military and settler violence causing widespread destruction and severely…
What was the Sykes-Picot agreement, and why does it still affect the Middle East today?
Whalesong patterns follow a universal law of human language, new research finds
‘A Generation Has Been Traumatized’, Says Humanitarian Affairs Chief, Briefing Security Council on Plight of Children in Gaza
Secretary-General Urges Parties to ‘Make Good’ on Gaza Deal, Calls for Release of All Hostages, Permanent Ceasefire
The ceasefire in Gaza brings hope, but immense challenges lie ahead to restore the health system
Radio Interview – ABC Radio National Breakfast
Noting More than 45,000 Palestinians Have Been Killed in Gaza, Assistant Secretary-General Tells Security Council ‘Ceasefire Is Long Overdue’
Statement From Government House 16 December
Briefing Security Council on Syria, Senior Official Urges All Parties De-escalate Military Situation in Country, Region, Prioritize Protection of Civilians
UN Special Committee finds Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza consistent with genocide, including use of starvation as weapon of war
Donald Trump may fancy himself a skilled dealmaker, but Middle East peace might be beyond him
The NZ Super Fund has Israeli investments worth $35 million – could it divest?
We Are ‘At the Most Dangerous Juncture in the Middle East in Decades’, Warns Special Coordinator, Urging All Efforts to De-escalate Situation
Emphasizing Need to End Cycle of Violence in Middle East, Security Council Urges Israel, Iran to Cease Military Actions in Preventing All-Out…
Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Legislation Against UNRWA Under Consideration by the Israeli Knesset
UN experts alarmed by harrowing conditions for Palestinians with disabilities trapped in Gaza: A tragedy within a tragedy
Exile, resistance and cactus pears: two Australian writers’ depictions of Palestinian life weave a powerful tapestry of stories
Israel must stop violent settler attacks on Palestinian farmers that threaten their olive harvest, say UN experts
Middle East Facing Dangerous Rise in Violence as Israeli Forces Fire on Peacekeepers in Lebanon, UN Political Affairs and Peace Operations Chiefs…
UN Commission finds war crimes and crimes against humanity in Israeli attacks on Gaza health facilities and treatment of detainees, hostages
NZCTU Resolution On Israel/Palestine Conflict
UN experts: FIFA must respect international law regarding Israeli football clubs
Avoid ‘All-Out War’ in Lebanon, Stop ‘Tit-for-Tat Violence’ Engulfing Middle East, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
More women and children killed in Gaza by Israeli military than any other recent conflict in a single year – Oxfam
Israel has a history of unsuccessful invasions of Lebanon. Will this time be any different?
More women and children killed in Gaza by Israeli military than any other recent conflict in a single year
Immediate Ceasefire Leading to Two-State Solution ‘Only Way to End Cycle of Tragedy’ in Middle East, Secretary-General Tells Security Council
UN expert shocked by death of another Palestinian doctor in Israeli detention
Speakers Urge Security Council to Enforce Demand to End Israel’s Settlement Activities in Occupied Palestinian Land 
UN torture expert calls for immediate release of Israeli hostages after meeting with former hostages and families
3 Steps New Zealand Can Take To Resolve Its Confused Stance On Gaza
Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Acknowledge Israel’s Efforts for Internally Displaced Children since 7 October, Ask about…
Apartheid Israel is targeting Gaza and the West Bank simultaneously, says expert
Palestine has been recognised by more than 140 nations – but not yet Australia. So, what exactly defines a ‘state’?
The World Court says Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land is illegal: 4 steps NZ can take now
UN experts: Israel’s escalating use of torture against Palestinians in custody a preventable crime against humanity
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Opens One Hundred and Thirteenth Session in Geneva
WHO and United Arab Emirates evacuate 85 patients from Gaza
Fifteen children from Gaza to receive urgent medical care in Spain
Special Rapporteur: Israeli authorities must stop targeting Palestinian human rights defenders
UN Commission of Inquiry welcomes International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion stating that Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is now illegal under international law