Palestinian History and the Current Situation

“Following the Hamas attack of October 7 and the subsequent Israeli response, the ground has irrevocably shifted. There can be no going back to the previously prevailing status quo in which the Palestinians of Gaza suffer an endless blockade, the Palestinians of the West Bank face on-going rule through military occupation, and the people of East Jerusalem suffer continuing restriction and loss of identity.” George Browning in Pearls and Irritations. 

George Browning will discuss the Palestinian situation followed by discussion.

George Browning was Anglican Bishop of Canberra Goulburn 1993–2008. He was President of the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network 2013–2022 and is now its Patron. He is also Patron of Palestinian Christians in Australia.   He has visited Palestine a number of times.

George Browning founded the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Barton, Canberra and in 2005 he became convenor of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network.  He also supports indigenous peoples’ land rights saying that in the case of our indigenous people it is "doubly important" for Australians to make a commitment to support the wider Aboriginal community.

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