To say that Israel has been an occupying power since 1967 and has violated its obligations toward the occupied people of Palestine under international law is not an opinion. It is a fact. And it diminishes Australia’s international standing to suggest otherwise. This article was published in thejakartapost.com.  Read Article

Heightening concerns about a wider conflict erupting  in the middle east — American fighter jets launched airstrikes on two targets inside Syria, which the United States says are linked to Iran.  Listen

Iran’s potential entry into the Gaza war would open a new chapter in hostilities between the enemies – and take the war directly to Iran’s doorstep.

By Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh.  Read article

Australia should stay true to its track record of promoting the international rule of law and counsel Israel to show restraint in Gaza. Only by adhering to the norms of humanitarian law, can the ongoing bloodshed by aborted.

By Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh and Dr Arif Saba.  Read article

CNA's Syahida Othman talks to Deakin University Professor Ihsan Yilmaz about the future of Gaza as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues. With Israel planning to set up a new security regime in Gaza, he argues that Hamas has some support of Gazans and it would be challenging to impose another administration.  View online

To Gaza where an explosion at a hospital has reportedly killed hundreds of Palestinians. It's not clear who was responsible for the blast, the Israeli defence force has denied it fired the missile but the incident with its large-scale casualties has made the circumstances of US President Joe Biden's trip to Israel even more complicated. View online

The war is raging between Israel and Hamas and attacks from both sides are intensifying. It's now a week since Israel declared war on Hamas after an unprecedented ground air and sea assault by the militants over the weekend. The death toll continues to mount on both sides over 1,300 Israelis and over 1,500 Palestinians have lost their lives so far. To know more watch this interview with Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh, who is a convenor at Middle East Studies Forum. View online

This Handbook uses a comprehensive study of political institutions, social movements and external pressures to offer nuanced study of politics in the Middle East. Foremost scholars on the Middle East examine key themes such as political change, regional rivalry and authoritarianism, making this collection very timely and relevant as an authoritative source. Learn more

Al Jazeera interviews Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh on the Israeli Bombardment of Gaza. View online

Well done to our very own Dr Neda Zeyghami on her graduation.