Category Archives: Democracy And Terrorism

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Andrew L. Urban In the wake of the Prime Minister rejecting the Opposition Leader’s proposal that condemned the October 7, 2023, terror attacks on Israel, ­expressing support for Israel and mourning the victims, the truth is put with stark simplicity … Continue reading →