Tag Archives: IDF

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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Another War, Another Defeat by John J. Mearsheimer

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Father Dave

If Israel had really wanted to stop the rocket attacks from Gaza, there were any number of ways of accomplishing this through peaceful negotiation. So why then did they attack Gaza in an all-out bloody assault? John Mearsheimer cuts through … Continue reading →

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Australia Rejects the Goldstone Report

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

Goldstone Report Timeline December 27th 2008, Israel commenced a three-week assault on the besieged city of Gaza, resulting in the death of some 1400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis. Tens of thousands of Palestinians were also left without homes and around … Continue reading →

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Not a Battle between Jew and Palestinian

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

nb. this and other photos on this page are courtesy of ‘Nick the Possum‘. On July 2nd, 2006, I was privileged to be asked to be one of the speakers at a rally in support of the people of Gaza. … Continue reading →

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Forum on Gaza – Inner Western Courier, 3rd February 2009

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Father Dave

UNITED AGAINST VIOLENCE: Father Dave Smith, Sheikh Mansour and Anthony Loewenstein at the Imam Husain Islamic Centre forum last Friday. THE RECENT Israeli Defense Force (IDF) offensive on the Gaza Strip has polarised people all over the world. Marrickville’s Citizen … Continue reading →

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