SHARMA URGES ALBANESE TO DISMISS IRANIAN AMBASSADOR OVER ISRAEL COMMENTS

AUSTRALIA NEWS

28th October 2024

By Oyenike

SHARMA URGES ALBANESE TO DISMISS IRANIAN AMBASSADOR OVER ISRAEL COMMENTS

Iran’s ambassador to Australia, Ahmad Sadeghi, is under fire from Australian lawmakers after labelling Israel’s recent airstrike on Iran a “terrorist attack.” Former ambassador to Israel, Dave Sharma, urged the Albanese government to expel Sadeghi following his comments.

Israel’s military conducted extensive airstrikes targeting missile facilities near Tehran and other locations in western Iran, issuing warnings against retaliation. The strikes also extended to Iraq and Syria, focusing on Iranian proxies, resulting in the reported deaths of four Iranian soldiers.

This incident marks the first time Israel has officially claimed responsibility for an attack on Iran, which supports groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. In response, Sadeghi condemned the airstrikes on social media, calling them a “terrorist act” and a breach of Iran’s sovereignty.

He described the strikes as an act of aggression by Israel and emphasised the loss of four Iranian soldiers during the confrontation with the attacking forces. Senator Sharma criticised Sadeghi, suggesting he is intent on inciting conflict and tension.

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JEWISH LEADERS SUE ISLAMIC PREACHER WISSAM HADDAD IN COURT

Jewish leaders in Australia have launched a legal case in Federal Court against Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad, also referred to as Abu Ousayd, following accusations of making anti-Semitic statements. The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) announced this move against Haddad and the Al Madina Dawah Centre for speeches made last year, where he described Jewish people as “vile” and “treacherous” and propagated an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory.

ECAJ’s co-CEO Peter Wertheim and Deputy President Robert Goot are seeking a declaration that Haddad violated section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, which prohibits offending or humiliating individuals based on race or ethnicity. They are also requesting that the speeches be removed from the internet and that Haddad and the centre be restrained from publishing similar content in the future.

Additionally, the Jewish leaders want a corrective notice published on the social media pages of Al Madina Dawah Centre and are pursuing an order for costs. Wertheim stated that the ECAJ’s legal action followed an unsuccessful attempt to resolve the issue through the Australian Human Rights Commission, emphasising the need to protect the community’s honour and deter further racist mobilization.

He highlighted the importance of Australia’s multi-faith and multicultural society, asserting that it should not be marred by the prejudices and hatreds stemming from overseas conflicts.

Jewish leaders in Australia have launched a legal case in Federal Court against Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad

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WOMAN WHO DISAPPEARED FOUND WITH SNAKE BITE AFTER SIX DAYS IN THE MOUNTAINS

A woman who disappeared in Australia’s Snowy Mountains has been found following a considerable search and rescue operation. Lovisa Sjoberg, a photographer, suffered a snake bite while lost in the remote area and required treatment at the site before being transported to the hospital.

The 48-year-old frequently visits Kosciuszko National Park to photograph wild horses for a project. She was last heard from on October 8, raising concerns for her safety when a rental car company reported her vehicle as overdue and unreachable. Her abandoned car was later discovered unlocked.

On October 21, New South Wales police sought public assistance in locating her and initiated an extensive search involving sniffer dogs, firefighters, park rangers, and a helicopter equipped with infrared technology. As days passed without success, worries intensified due to dropping temperatures in the area.

Fortunately, Sjoberg was found on Sunday afternoon by a National Parks and Wildlife Service officer along the Nungar Creek Trail at Kiandra. New South Wales police confirmed her recovery, stating, “A woman missing from the Snowy Mountains region since last week has been located, following a wide-scale search by emergency services.”

A woman who disappeared in Australia’s Snowy Mountain

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QANTAS PILOT REVEALED AS ONE OF THE CASUALTIES IN DEVASTATING MID-AIR LIGHT PLANE ACCIDENT THAT TOOK THREE LIVES IN SYDNEY’S SOUTH-WEST

A tragic mid-air collision involving light planes in Sydney’s south-west has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, one of whom has been identified as a 72-year-old Qantas pilot. The accident took place near Belimbla Park around 11:50 AM on Saturday.

Police confirmed by 3:30 PM that three men were found deceased after the incident, which involved a Jabiru aircraft and a Cessna 182. Among the victims was Gary Criddle, a grandfather and veteran Qantas pilot with 36 years of service, as well as a background in the Navy and Air Force.

His family expressed their devastation, stating, “We’re absolutely heartbroken and in total shock over this tragic loss.” They described him as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and mentor to many aspiring pilots, emphasising his adventurous spirit and generosity.

Qantas Chief Pilot Richard Tobiano praised Criddle, calling him a “highly respected and loved member of the Qantas flying community.” The other two victims have yet to be officially identified, and the wreckage of the planes was discovered a kilometre apart in bushland. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will investigate the cause of the crash.

One of the victims of the plane incident, Gary Criddle, a grandfather and veteran Qantas pilot

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NSW POLICE INQUIRY UNDERWAY AFTER OFFICER’S VEHICLE SMASHES THROUGH FENCE AND LANDS ON TRAIN TRACKS WHILE PURSUING MOTORCYCLIST

NSW Police are investigating an incident where a police car crashed through a fence and ended up on train tracks in Western Sydney while pursuing a motorcyclist. Emergency services responded to reports of the police vehicle on the tracks at Mount Druitt Railway Station on Saturday afternoon.

The police car ended up on the tracks after an officer attempted to stop a motorcyclist on the Great Western Highway in Minchinbury. Following the chase, the police vehicle veered off the road at the intersection of George Street and Beams Avenue, crashing through a fence before rolling onto the train tracks. The officers inside sustained minor injuries, while the motorcyclist fled the scene.

Local resident Tony Kroebel shared footage from a security camera, showing the police vehicle on a suburban street around 4:35 PM, suggesting that the chase was in progress. His Facebook post highlighted the incident in a community group.

Others in the area also posted images and videos of the damaged police vehicle on the tracks, with some expressing concerns about the speed at which the officer was driving during the pursuit.

A police vehicle veered off the road at the intersection of George Street and Beams Avenue, crashing through a fence before rolling onto the train tracks

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