Since 1948, the Palestinians live condemned to perpetual humiliation.

They cannot even breathe without permission. They have lost their country, their land, their water, their freedom, everything of theirs.

They do not even have the right to choose their governments. When they vote for those they should not, they are punished. Gaza is being punished.

Gordon Brown's support for Israel following its barbaric attack on the Palestinian people of the Gaza is obscene.

Former NSW planning minister Frank Sartor says he has no plans to challenge Nathan Rees for the premiership.

The Sun-Herald reported that after days of speculation about his ambitions, fuelled by claims of secret meetings that discussed drafting him, Mr Sartor has denied being part of a plot to depose Mr Rees after only four months as Premier.

Israel targets hospitals, United Nations premises, Press offices, theatres & densely populated buildings in west of Gaza. Additionally, people are being used as human shields …

from Crikey …..