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A ceasefire in Gaza brings hope, but justice demands sanctions, accountability
The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) was among many pro-Palestine organisations around the world that responded positively, yet cautiously, to the news of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
It said on January 16 it welcomed the “long-overdue” ceasefire announcement in Gaza as “a glimmer of hope”. But it warned that Israel must not be allowed to “use this ceasefire as a cover to regroup and continue its genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people”.
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“The ceasefire must not be a smokescreen for complacency. Australia must rise to this moment by cutting all military ties with Israel, imposing sanctions and holding Israeli officials and entities accountable in international courts.
“To remain silent in the face of this........
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