Jewish Australians publish their names in support of Gaza, while Sydney Writers’ Festival boss Kathy Shand has quit. Germany invites Netanyahu to visit, while he faces a backlash at a military event for showing photos of Shiri Bibas and her family.

**Jewish Australians saying NO to ethnic cleansing **

Thanks to these Jewish voices standing up to America’s support of Israel’s genocidal policy in Gaza. https://t.co/DEiSToov2p

— Peter Cronau (@PeterCronau) February 24, 2025

‘Sydney Writers’ Festival boss Kathy Shand has quit as the Gaza War continues to tear apart the Australian arts community. @MaryKostakidis

Schwartz Media:

‘Sydney Writers’ Festival boss Kathy Shand has quit as the Gaza War continues to tear apart the Australian arts community. The Jewish businesswoman, a festival board member since 2014, quit as chair over concerns that some speakers at the annual event may present…

— 💧Mary Kostakidis (@MaryKostakidis) February 25, 2025

Germany: Treating human rights defenders like CRIMINALS, while receiving alleged international criminals with full honours @FranceskAlbs

And this is Germany in 2025. Treating human rights defenders like CRIMINALS, while receiving alleged int'l criminals with full honours. Fellow Germans: please regain your senses and see the deranged reality you are sinking into: you cannot afford partaking in further… https://t.co/O0jliHfANJ

— Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt (@FranceskAlbs) February 24, 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu faces backlash for displaying a photo of Shiri Bibas and her family, despite being asked by relatives not to do so @MiddleEastEye

Israeli PM Netanyahu faced public backlash during a military graduation ceremony after displaying a photo of Israeli captive Shiri Bibas and her family, despite being asked by relatives not to do so.

Audience members stood and turned their backs on him, with some shouting, "Why… pic.twitter.com/dUI7zOpwHe

— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) February 24, 2025

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