@HossamShabat Lana, I have no words. The ongoing devastation of Gaza and its people belies belief. The UN and ICC are clearly lacking any genuine authority to protect civilians and children. Shocking news.
@Tioz49@SummersAnne Yes, you are exactly right. This is what safe at home schemes in each state and territory offer but they remain woefully under-funded despite evaluations which demonstrate their effectiveness.
@SummersAnne Immediate increased funding for refuges, supported housing and safe at home schemes could make a difference. This policy is just more hollow posturing and as you say Anne, a waste of money with no good effect.
I have just heard that Palestinian parents are writing the names of their children on their bodies so that they can be identified if they are killed. How absolutely shocking and obscene that we are all not calling for an immediate ceasefire.
@derridalicious Do you think she remembers she is a representative of the people? Surely the right of dissent and freedom of speech are cornerstones of the democracy she swore to uphold. What a supercilious and embarrassing performance in the midst of such catastrophic events
@mhdksafa This is a great reminder to concentrate on the amazing support and care that Palestinian people are giving one another. I hope this baby girl recovers well and lives to see a peaceful world.
@amalfalastini @KimStern95 Oh Lana, I am so sorry that you are facing this kind of hatred. I just hate what is going on and am terrified about what is about to happen in North Gaza - this is truly catastrophic.
@miriamcosic What an incredible statement to make. Many Liberal party members have gone to great lengths to ensure people don't know or at the very least are confused.
@snappyalligator @ABCaustralia I picked this up too Bianca. I can't understand how anyone could think being tasered twice at 95 would lead to a peaceful death. But then I also can't understand why a Police Commissioner hasn't looked at the bodycam footage.....
Can I re-write an ABC news report? Rather than starting with Hamas militants firing rockets during Passover, can we start the report with: 'two nights after Israeli soldiers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque injuring civilians during Ramadan, rockets were launched in retaliation'.
@gemcarey I am so glad you asked this question. I have it too and did nothing that I am aware of to install this icon. Does everyone have this at the top of the side bar?
@news_australian This is a hard one. Mardi Gras was conceived in protest but this protest doesn't seem to be related at all to the issues that Mardi Gras highlights. It sort of feels like Mardi Gras was highjacked - but isn't this the nature of protest?