Category Archives: Democracy And Terrorism

I was wrong – thank goodness … but wait

Andrew L. Urban  The other day, October 5, I wrote that Hamas would not release the hostages. I was wrong, thank goodness. I feared that this bunch of vicious, extremist Jew-haters would once again break their promise, perhaps in some … Continue reading

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Split screen: A Jews / B Palestinians

Andrew L. Urban  You are watching a large TV screen, split in two. Screen A: Australian Jews gathered peacefully across the country on Sunday (Oct 12, 2025) to celebrate their first rays of light in two dark years, just hours … Continue reading

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Thank Hamas for 51 million tonnes of rubble that was Gaza

Andrew L. Urban Death, destruction and the rubble of the territory are a legacy of Hamas in Gaza. The vast amount of rubble in Gaza, estimated at over 51 million tonnes from the destruction of around 80% of the territory’s … Continue reading

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Lasting peace is up to Palestinians – yet again

Andrew L. Urban Lasting peace after the release of the Israeli hostages in Gaza is seen as fragile. Many commentators worry that peace won’t last after the initial burst of happiness and relief. “Polls suggest Israelis are desperate for the … Continue reading

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What to make of Gazans and Gazans with visas to Australia?

Andrew L. Urban As the possibility of the war in Gaza coming to an end draws near, I find myself wondering whether Gazans are innocent victims or participants (some perhaps reluctantly) in the war. On the one hand, polls show … Continue reading

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Hamas will not release the hostages

Andrew L. Urban As I write, it’s early Sunday evening in Sydney,  even earlier in New York and Sunday morning time for coffee in Jerusalem. In a few hours, it will be the deadline for Hamas to make good on … Continue reading

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The evil genius of hostage taking

Andrew L. Urban If it weren’t for the hostages in Gaza, all the Hamas goons would be dead. Instead, huddled and terrified, or digging their own grave, the hostages are life insurance for the terrorists. It was an act of … Continue reading

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Hamas worse than Nazis

Andrew L. Urban I would not be surprised if a Nazi sympathiser or member of a neo-Nazi gang were to issue a statement distancing themselves from Hamas. It might read something like this: “While we applaud the intent to eradicate … Continue reading

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Palestinians from Gaza have a reservation at Hotel Islamic Republic of Iran

Andrew L. Urban At some point, Gazans will need to relocate during the rebuilding of Gaza, with or without Donald Trump’s towering fantasy becoming reality. But could the art of Trump’s hypothetical Gaza deal include the Islamic Republic of Iran … Continue reading

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Their god is not willing, Penny

Andrew L. Urban How many Palestinians does it take to change a light bulb? None! They sit in the dark forever and blame the Jews for it! Those who follow Middle East affairs will know that “god willing” is the … Continue reading

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