Pendulums swing. It's what they do.

January 16, 2026

The Palestinians living in Gaza have been subjected to a two-year military assault on men, women and children, denial of food (starvation), denial of basic medical care, insufficient water supply, inadequate emergency shelter to replace the destroyed buildings, and a relentless barrage of excuses attempting to justify these crimes. ( _I cannot be party to silencing writers_, P&I 15 Jan)

To say these things is not antisemitic. It is simply pointing out the glaringly obvious. It is impossible in our connected world to livestream genocide and pretend it’s not happening. Free speech is one of the pillars supporting our Australian social contract. It is far more important than the claimed comfort of 0.4 per cent of Australian citizens.

One revelation emerging from the fog of obfuscation shrouding events in Gaza and in Israel more generally is the undeniable reach of Zionism. Its ability to infiltrate and then influence decisions taken by those operating within the corridors of power is second to none. But those operating within those corridors depend ultimately on public approval. They are losing that approval. The crimes are too blatant, too public to pretend otherwise. Those attempting that pretence remind me of someone holding on with all their might to the pendulum. But pendulums swing. It’s what they do.