Demand Australia sanctions Israel now.

For almost three years, Palestinians in Gaza have endured mass killing, displacement, starvation and the destruction of homes, hospitals and essential infrastructure. Across the occupied West Bank, violence and illegal settlement expansion continue unchecked.

When more than 400 international activists, including eleven Australians, joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid, many returned with disturbing testimonies of violence and abuse.

This violence was enabled because of the failure of the Australian government to act and hold Israel to account for its years of impunity.

Australian activist Violet Coco said: “Those monsters took pleasure in beating me, in sexually assaulting me and my friends... they do much worse to Palestinian prisoners.”

Isla Lamont described: “We were taken to this makeshift prison cargo ship. That's where the violence really began... Some came out unable to walk with broken bones, welts from being beaten by guns.”

Gemma O’Toole said: “People were shot with rubber bullets, people were shot with water cannons, people were beaten profusely.”

Zack Schofield recalled: “I saw an Israeli soldier point out a man who appeared Arab... we could hear his screams.”

The treatment of flotilla participants offers a glimpse into the violence and torture Palestinians have endured for decades.

Yet Australia continues to maintain military, economic and diplomatic ties with Israel.

Australia has imposed more than 1,400 sanctions on Russia for violations of international law. It is time to end the double standard.

Write to your MP today and demand Australia sanction those responsible for war crimes and illegal settlements, end military ties and stop Australia's complicity.

Take action now — send your message and make your voice heard.

For almost three years, Palestinians in Gaza have endured mass killing, displacement, starvation and the destruction of homes, hospitals and essential infrastructure. Across the occupied West Bank, violence and illegal settlement expansion continue unchecked.

When more than 400 international activists, including eleven Australians, joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid, many returned with disturbing testimonies of violence and abuse.

This violence was enabled because of the failure of the Australian government to act and hold Israel to account for its years of impunity.

Australian activist Violet Coco said: “Those monsters took pleasure in beating me, in sexually assaulting me and my friends... they do much worse to Palestinian prisoners.”

Isla Lamont described: “We were taken to this makeshift prison cargo ship. That's where the violence really began... Some came out unable to walk with broken bones, welts from being beaten by guns.”

Gemma O’Toole said: “People were shot with rubber bullets, people were shot with water cannons, people were beaten profusely.”

Zack Schofield recalled: “I saw an Israeli soldier point out a man who appeared Arab... we could hear his screams.”

The treatment of flotilla participants offers a glimpse into the violence and torture Palestinians have endured for decades.

Yet Australia continues to maintain military, economic and diplomatic ties with Israel.

Australia has imposed more than 1,400 sanctions on Russia for violations of international law. It is time to end the double standard.

Write to your MP today and demand Australia sanction those responsible for war crimes and illegal settlements, end military ties and stop Australia's complicity.

Take action now — send your message and make your voice heard.

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I am writing to express my deep concern at Australia's ongoing failure to respond meaningfully to Israel's genocide in Gaza and illegal occupation of Palestinian territories.

Since October 2023, Israel’s military assault on Gaza has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and displaced millions. Despite the declaration of a ceasefire in October 2025, Israeli forces have violated the agreement at least 2400 times through ongoing attacks, the blockade of humanitarian aid and the expansion of illegal settlements. Palestinians have endured mass killing, displacement, starvation and the destruction of homes, schools and hospitals in a sustained campaign of occupation, apartheid and collective punishment.

Recent testimonies from Australian participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla are deeply disturbing, but they also reinforce what Palestinians and human rights organisations have documented for years.

Australian activist Violet Coco stated:
"Those monsters took pleasure in beating me, in sexually assaulting me and my friends... they do much worse to Palestinian prisoners."

Gemma O'Toole said:
"People were shot with rubber bullets, people were shot with water cannons, people were beaten profusely."

These testimonies are not only about what happened to international activists. They raise urgent questions about what Palestinians continue to endure under occupation, blockade and detention.

The testimonies also demonstrate that the abuse carried out was coordinated, structured and state sanctioned. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself was overseeing the operation attacking the flotilla on May 18 2026. Despite this, Australia continues to maintain military, economic and diplomatic ties with Israel.
Australia has imposed more than 1,400 sanctions on Russia for violations of international law. The same principles and standards should apply consistently.

I urge you to call on the Australian Government to immediately:

• Impose sanctions on Israeli ministers, officials, military figures and institutions responsible for or enabling war crimes, settler violence and illegal settlement expansion.
• Expand sanctions to include entities, companies and organisations facilitating illegal settlements and serious human rights abuses.
• Expel the Israeli Ambassador to Australia and recall Australia's Ambassador to Israel until serious violations of international law and abuses against Australian citizens and Palestinians are addressed
• Sever economic and military ties with Israel 
• End all direct and indirect exports and imports of weapons, weapons components and military technologies linked to Israel.
• Support investigations and accountability for violations of international law
• Investigate Australian citizens who have served with the IDF where there are credible allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

Australia cannot selectively uphold international law depending on who the perpetrator is.
It is time to end impunity, uphold international law and act consistently.

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