Tag Archives: Gaza

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

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

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

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?

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

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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Standing with Gaza – November 24th 2012

Standing with Gaza – November 24th 2012 An address given by Father Dave to the ‘Free Gaza’ rally, on the steps of the Sydney Town Hall on Saturday, November 24th, 2012. Sisters, brothers, salam aleykum, shalom, peace to you all. … Continue reading

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The City of God Remaineth! (A sermon on Mark 13:1-8)

‘Do you see these great buildings?’ said Jesus. ‘Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.’ It is such an offensive thing to say! Oh, I know that nothing in permanent in this … Continue reading

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Stealing Gaza by Brian Eno

Best known as an innovative musician and for his production work on seven albums for U2, Brian Eno also has a strong history has a human rights activitst.   Here he succinctly summarises the real situation in Israel/Palestine. It’s a … Continue reading

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A Vision for a new Israel/Palestine by Jimmy Carter

June 16 2009, Jimmy Carter spoke at a graduation ceremony in Gaza for theUnited Nations Relief Works Agency. He envisions a new Israel and Palestine:“The Palestinian state, like the land, must be blessed for all people.  Jerusalem must be shared … Continue reading

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