Eighty years ago, the United States government exploded over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki the only two nuclear bombs ever used in wartime against a civilian population. Never before in human history had a single weapon caused such widespread death and destruction.
Close to two years of savage Israeli war on Gaza have created a humanitarian catastrophe. But while Israel and the US are responsible for the butchery, another force also shares the blame: the Arab leaders who have stood by and let Israel run amok.
History often happens without warning and, even more often, against all our wishes and best efforts. Sunday, 3 August, was different. Hundreds of thousands woke up ready and determined to make history themselves on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
More countries recognising a hypothetical entity called “State of Palestine” is positive in terms of its symbolic impact. However, the meanings and implications of this recognition greatly vary with time.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the world's most iconic landmarks. Tomorrow, on Sunday 3 August, Palestine Action Group will shut it down so tens of thousands can march to oppose the genocide in Gaza.
Anthony Albanese has made his strongest declarations to date on the genocide in Gaza. But as long as his government continues to support Israel and vilify Palestine solidarity protesters, his words are worse than useless.
