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“Too much disinformation to rebut in one letter”
Canberra Times Letter to the Editor, October 17, 2025 As usual when Jack Waterford indulges his obsession with demonising Israel, there’s far too much disinformation in his October 11 column to rebut in one letter. Israel’s war was against Hamas, not civilians. Hamas are proscribed terrorists, not a “political group”. Protecting civilians by evacuating them…
Read More“Time for regional cooperation”: Joel Burnie on Sky News
AIJAC executive manager Joel Burnie discusses the hostage release, US President Donald Trump’s address to the Knesset and the opportunities for a new Middle East with Sky News’ Kieran Gilbert.
Read MoreAIJAC thrilled at hostage release
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council is thrilled and relieved that the Israel hostages have been released.
Read MoreHamas responsible for huge suffering on both sides of Gaza war: Colin Rubenstein on Sky News
Dr Colin Rubenstein discussed the imminent release of the remaining Israeli hostages on Sky News.
Read MoreProtests were always about the delegitimisation and demonisation of Israel: Joel Burnie on Sky News
AIJAC executive manager Joel Burnie spoke about the continuing protests against Israel on the Danica & James Show on Sky News.
Read MorePeace depends upon disarmament of Hamas: Bren Carlill on Sky News
AIJAC’s Dr Bren Carlill discussed the prospects for peace on the Weekend Newsday show on Sky News.
Read MoreA peace deal of hopes and fears
For the first time, the full weight of the Oval Office is behind a deal. And also for the first time, many Muslim and Arab nations, including countries with long-standing ties to Hamas such as Qatar and Turkey, have welcomed and supported the agreement. That’s no small thing.
Read MoreElation for hostage families but need to maintain isolation of Hamas: Joel Burnie on Sky News
Joel Burnie discussed the Gaza war agreement with Danica Di Giorgio on Sky News.
Read MoreWill Trump’s plan give peace a chance in Gaza?
Beyond most of their wartime objectives being realised, the key reason fighting is unlikely to resume is because of the immense pressure being brought on Israel, and the isolation suddenly experienced by Hamas.
Read MoreGood news, but the world must make sure Hamas falls in line
Allowing Hamas to recover from the war is a recipe only for further violence and devastation, especially for Gaza. The international community must now do all it can to ensure every point of the Trump plan is implemented, including directing its opprobrium where it is warranted – at Hamas.
Read MoreAIJAC applauds NSW Court of Appeal decision to block Oct. 7 celebration at the Opera House
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) applauds the unanimous ruling by the NSW Court of Appeal to prohibit provocateurs from holding an anti-Israel march to the Sydney Opera House to celebrate the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes news of agreement on first phase of Israel-Hamas peace plan
AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein said, “The Australian Jewish community welcomes the signed agreement by Israel and Hamas to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners very soon and for the withdrawal of Israeli troops to an agreed line. Hopefully the next phases – the end of any Hamas role in Gaza, and the commitment by the international community that Hamas and other terrorist groups are disarmed – will also be agreed upon very soon.”
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