Green Left

The global streets’ response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration that Israel will seize Gaza City has been huge protests demanding sanctions on Israel. Pip Hinman reports. 

Western foreign ministers who intend to recognise a Palestinian state need to be honest, argues Khaled Ghannam. How can they say Hamas must be prevented from participating in any future government in a future Palestinian state, and also insist on free and fair...

The Maritime Union of Australia is ramping up the pressure on the Pilbara Port Authority by applying for protected industrial action over wages and housing at the Utah Point Bulk Handling Facility. Chris Jenkins reports.

Boffins, bosses and the ACTU will discuss making the economy more “productive” in the upcoming Economic Reform Roundtable, but their main aim will be to find ways to protect the wealth of those who already have it. Graham Matthews reports.

The ICJ ruling states may be accountable for the wrongful production and consumption of fossil fuels opens up opportunities climate justice activists. However, Alex Bainbridge argues it is no substitute for building a more powerful movement.

State Labor governments’ opposition to pro-Palestine marches show capitalism cannot stomach popular democracy. Jonathan Strauss argues that despite some Labor MPs breaking ranks, the party will not support real democracy. 

Hundreds of university and high school students mobilised for the National Student Strike 4 Palestine to demand universities cut all ties with Israeli weapons companies and for sanctions on Israel. Jacob Andrewartha reports

The International Court of Justice has handed down an advisory opinion that for countries still reaping the rewards of fossil fuel exploration, production and consumption, is bound to be of concern. Binoy Kampmark reports.

Labor is coming under growing pressure to wind-back negative gearing and capital gains tax exemptions to address the housing affordability crisis. Isaac Nellist reports. 

Justice for Palestine activists announce that the group plans to march over the Story Bridge in Brisbane as part of the August 24 national day of action. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Local councillors and mayors will attend a conference on antisemitism, organised by a Zionist coalition which aims to get all levels of government to adopt the problematic International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism. Wendy Bacon...

Whatever the limitations of Bob Geldof’s monetaristic approach to famine relief in Ethiopia, thousands of lives were likely saved as a result. Bringing about justice in Palestine will, however, require far more than charity, writes Ben Brooker.