Tag Archives: Gaza

Echoes of Peace for Palestine

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Father Dave

My address at the ‘Echoes of Peace’ vigil for Palestine, given on September 27th, 2025 in Parramatta. The text below the video is of the speech as originally written. Not having a lectern on the night, the speech delivered was … Continue reading →

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The Martyrdom of Resistance Leaders Strengthens the Palestinian People – Father Dave speaks to Taghrib News

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Father Dave

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Journalists who tell the truth!

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Father Dave

The following article was written by my friend, Dr Chandra Muzaffar and entitled, “Kudos to journalists who tell the truth”. It is republished with permission.  UNESCO should be congratulated for awarding the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize for 2024 … Continue reading →

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Palestine and Global Peace

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Father Dave

In this, our most recent broadcast on the war on Palestine, we introduce another two great warriors for justice to the Fighting Fathers community – Dr Chandra Muzaffar and Bishop Riah Abu Al-Assal. I will paste a short introduction to … Continue reading →

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God, have mercy on the people of Gaza (Feb 17, 2024)

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Father Dave

God have mercy on the people of Gaza. That’s my message – my message today. God have mercy on the people of Gaza. Have you seen what’s happening in Gaza? It’s hard not to see what’s happening because it’s being … Continue reading →

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The War on Gaza

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Father Dave

A compilation of Fighting Fathers video commentary on the unfolding tragedy in Gaza.

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Father Dave and Father Mark – the War on Palestine

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Father Dave

Father Dave Smith and Father Mark Battison Dave: Okay, Father Dave here with Father Mark I’ve, just come back from England and Mark, is from England, and we’re in Sydney, and we’re talking about Palestine, That’s about it, isn’t it? … Continue reading →

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Israel and Palestine – is this really a War?

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Father Dave

From the Desk of Father Dave – October 11, 2023 I think we’ve all been shocked by the recent events in Israel and Palestine. Hamas made a well-coordinated military assault on Israel by both land and air that apparently took … Continue reading →

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Israel must face justice for war crimes – Father Dave interviewed by Mehr News

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Father Dave

I met Zahra Karimy when I was in Iran during April 2014 and it was a pleasure to be interviewed by her after my return. 🙂

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