City of Sydney Considers Tearing Up Contracts with Suppliers Targeted by Boycott Israel Campaign

The City of Sydney is considering terminating contracts with suppliers who are part of the boycott Israel campaign. Mayor Clover Moore believes that this action could help increase pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza. The council will be preparing a report on its investment policy regarding companies involved in human rights violations, including the illegal occupation of settlements in Palestinian territories and the supply of weapons. This decision was made following a motion put forward by the Greens.

Israeli Forces’ Actions in West Bank and Gaza Spark Outrage

Israeli forces have been accused of using excessive force in the occupied West Bank, with reports emerging of troops strapping an injured Palestinian to a jeep. This incident comes amidst escalating violence in the region, with at least 39 people killed in Gaza due to Israeli strikes. Since October 7th, Israeli forces have reportedly killed over 480 Palestinians in the West Bank. The situation remains tense as clashes continue between Israeli forces and Palestinian protesters. The use of force by Israeli troops has drawn criticism from human rights organizations, who have called for an end to the violence and for both sides to engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve the conflict.

Israeli Soldiers Use Injured Palestinian as Human Shield

Israeli soldiers were seen strapping an injured Palestinian man to the bonnet of a military jeep following an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from human rights organizations and activists. The man's condition and the circumstances surrounding his arrest remain unclear. The Israeli military has not yet commented on the incident.