Tag Archives: Gaza

Bishop Riah speaks out on Gaza by Rt. Rev. Riah H. Abu El-Assal

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Father Dave

Dear Friends, For the past forty years we have been largely alone on this desert fighting a predator that not only has robbed us of all but a small piece of our historic homeland, but threatens the traditions and holy … 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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Shame, Mr Rudd!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

Shame, Mr Rudd!  You know better than to label Iran as Anti-Semitic! by Father Dave On Friday, April 24, Australia Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, addressed the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce, and referring to the recent speech given by Iranian President Admadinejad … Continue reading →

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Gaza’s War of Lies

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

Gaza’s War of Lies (and what you can do about it) by Father Dave The assault on Gaza was not started because of the rocket fire of Hamas and it will not end when and if rockets stop being fired … Continue reading →

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Why I marched alongside Muslim radicals in support of the people of Gaza

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

  The tragedy in Gaza is not a sectarian religious issue and must not be allowed to become one. It is an issue of injustice and human suffering, and this is relevant to all peoples, and should be especially significant … Continue reading →

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Pray for Gaza

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

Gaza is a grim situation, yet I am yet full of hope. As a younger man, I never believed that the Berlin wall would fall and I never imagined a day when South Africa would be led by a majority … 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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