Skip to content
Back to News Hub
CharitiesAidWelfare

Media reaction in response to Israel’s operation in Nuseirat over the weekend

Oxfam Australia < 1 mins read

In response to Israel’s operation in Nuseirat over the weekend, Oxfam’s Regional Director for the Middle East Sally Abi Khalil said:   

“We welcome the news that four hostages are back with their families after an eight month-long ordeal in captivity, under constant Israeli bombardment. Taking hostages is a serious violation of international humanitarian law and independent international investigation of all incidents is essential.  

“However, the horrifying massacring by Israel of at least 274 displaced and starving Palestinians during the operation to release the hostages was an unacceptable and unconscionable price to pay. This apparently indiscriminate killing may amount to a war crime and must also be investigated.  

“Israel's systematic destruction of the conditions necessary to sustain life in Gaza have created a risk of genocide to the Palestinian people and it must cease immediately. International humanitarian law demands the protection of civilians and proportionality in conflict. We need a permanent ceasefire now to prevent further atrocities.”  

For interviews, contact Lucy Brown on 0478 190 099/ lucyb@oxfam.org.au

Media

More from this category

  • CharitiesAidWelfare
  • 26/03/2025
  • 16:36
Oxfam Australia

Federal Budget falls short of what is needed to truly address inequality and poverty: Oxfam

In response to the 2025 Federal Budget, Oxfam Australia Acting Chief Executive Dr Chrisanta Muli said: "In a world facing unparalleled crises, escalating conflict, and growing poverty, the Australian Government's Federal Budget falls short of what is needed to truly address inequality and poverty, both domestically and internationally. “We welcome the Australian Government’s commitment to stabilising development and humanitarian funding – this goes against the trend of other countries and is a principled and strategic decision, bringing the total to $5.097 billion. However, as a percentage of the Federal Budget, aid has fallen to 0.65%, well short of what is…

  • Contains:
  • CharitiesAidWelfare, Youth
  • 26/03/2025
  • 07:00
Soda Communications

Safe Steps’ ‘Unanswered Calls’ doco delivers powerful appeal for family & domestic violence support specifically for children and youth

With more than 40 per cent of our country’s young people under the age of 16 being exposed to family and domestic violence[1], Safe Steps will hold its Adelaide launch of Unanswered Calls – a short documentary that highlights the plight of this group of vulnerable Australians. In Unanswered Calls, two young people bravely share their lived experience of family and domestic violence. Their stories are accompanied by insights and commentary from leading industry experts and community safety champions, including: SA Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence & Minister for Children Protection, The Hon…

  • CharitiesAidWelfare, Government Federal
  • 25/03/2025
  • 20:35
ACOSS

Astounded: More dollars for everyone except those with the least

ACOSS CEO, Dr Cassandra Goldie said: “We always knew this was going to be an election budget. In the lead up, we have welcomed some important investments in essential services, including health, public education and early childhood education. “We’re astounded that the centrepiece of tonight’s budget is more dollars for everyone except those with the least. “Only a year after the last tax cuts, the government is announcing a new set. “We need a budget and an election that sets us up for the future. The last thing we need is a bidding war on more tax cuts. “In the…

Media Outreach made fast, easy, simple.

Feature your press release on Medianet's News Hub every time you distribute with Medianet. Pay per release or save with a subscription.

Book a demo Explore our plans