Pre-election march on Albanese: Stop arming Israel; Sanctions now
Act on the ICJ ruling, and sanction apartheid Israel
After more than 16 months of brutal genocide, with at least 47,000 Palestinians killed, the Australian government continues to provide ongoing material and political support to Israel. And Albanese has failed to condemn Trump’s outrageous plan to take control of Gaza and expel Palestinians from their land.
In July 2024 the International Court of Justice ruled that Israel’s occupation of the Gaza strip and West Bank are unlawful, and mandated Israel end its occupation. As part of its obligations under international law, the Australian government must not provide support to Israel in any way which would maintain its illegal occupation of Palestinian land.
Stop arms trade with Israel now, no F-35 jet parts for genocide
Australia produces key components in the supply chain for Israel’s munitions and military equipment. Every F-35 used to drop bombs on Gaza involves components manufactured only in Australia. The Australian government awarded a $917 M contract to Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit systems even after one of its drones killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza.
Close US Pine Gap spy base
The US Pine Gap spy base monitors the Middle East and sends highly detailed intelligence and targeting information directly to Israel. Pine Gap’s significant role makes Australia complicit, and makes the base a prime target should international conflicts escalate.
No to racism and Islamophobia
Since 7 October 2023, hate crimes against the Jewish, Muslim, Arabic and Palestinian communities have escalated in Australia. The government’s response has been to falsely imply pro-Palestine supporters are responsible for antisemitic attacks, and to ignore or downplay Islamophobic attacks. Anti-genocide protests have been demonised, legitimate criticism of Israel is suppressed in universities, and school staff and students are punished for expressing their Palestinian cultural heritage.
Protest can break Australia’s support for Israel
In the 1980s Australia played a key role in isolating Apartheid South Africa—this would not have happened without the decades of protest from grassroots movements putting pressure on the government here. The Pro-Palestine movement can build this kind of pressure.
Join us to march on Albanese’s office and demand an end to Australia’s support for Israel.