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After the ceasefire, we should not forget that Iran’s regime is a threat to everyone
For those who have forgotten 2022 or simply believe the Iranian regime is somehow virtuous because they do not like its enemies, it’s important to remember what this regime actually is and what it does. Iran, the region, and the world would be a significantly better, safer places without it.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes finding of 18C breach by Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes the Federal Court’s finding that Wissam (William) Haddad, also known as Abu Ousayd, knowingly breached Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act in several sermons, by utilising antisemitic language under the guise of religious preaching.
Read More‘Optimism’ for Hamas to ‘exile’ their power and create a permanent ceasefire with Israel: Joel Burnie on Sky News
Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council Joel Burnie says there is a “lot of optimism” in the war between Israel and Gaza ending sometime soon. Mr Burnie claims the ending of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran has given Israel “the momentum” to create a “complete realignment” of the region, which can allow for a ceasefire to occur with Gaza.
Read MoreA ceasefire – but will the fire actually cease?
The campaign was undoubtedly an incredible achievement by Israel, which has lived under the nightmarish shadow of a potentially nuclear-armed Iran, dedicated to the Jewish state’s destruction, for decades. But… Iran has already sworn it will resume its illegal nuclear efforts – even as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei surreally insists that Iran won a great victory.
Read MoreWeekend Hebrew media update: Gaza, Iran and Israel
Following the apparent conclusion of the 12-day Israel-Iran war, AIJAC once again brings you rare and exclusive interviews, fresh analysis and commentary from Hebrew Israeli media as some weekend reading. In his weekly column in Yedioth Ahronoth, Amit Segal gives his insider perspective on the war against Iran, Gaza and domestic Israeli politics In the…
Read MoreInside Israel’s strike on Iran: The intelligence coups that made it possible
According to Israeli sources, planning for the strike formally began in late 2024 – at the height of the war with Hezbollah – when Israeli intelligence recognised a convergence of opportunity, urgency and readiness
Read MoreSometimes a military solution is necessary
The Albanese Government’s belated and begrudging support for the US strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan on Saturday reflected the discomfort of many Western governments at US President Trump’s direct military involvement.
Read MoreWar Update: Operation Rising Lion – Were the goals achieved?
Today’s AIJAC Iran war update once again brings you rare and exclusive interviews, fresh analysis and commentary from Hebrew Israeli media. Today’s update includes: Following yesterday’s ceasefire between Israel and Iran, veteran Middle East and military analysts Tzvi Yehezkeli and Yossi Yehoshua field questions from their i24 (Hebrew) colleague Miri Michaeli about whether Operation Rising…
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes Iran-Israel Ceasefire
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but warned that there is still more to be done to achieve regional stability and peace. AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein said, “Despite some initial breaches and incidents, the ceasefire between Iran and Israel now seems…
Read MoreWar Update: Operation Rising Lion – Will the ceasefire hold?
Today’s AIJAC Iran war update once again brings you rare and exclusive interviews, fresh analysis and commentary from Hebrew Israeli media. Today’s update includes: On “Good Morning Israel” on Army Radio, Danny Citrinowicz, former head of the Iran branch in the Research Division of the Intelligence Directorate and fellow at the Institute for National Security…
Read MoreQuestions over the legitimacy of the US-Israeli attack on Iran fail to grasp the threat — and the opportunity
There was also substantial evidence supporting the imminence of an Iranian threat. Recently released intelligence suggested that Tehran was accelerating its weaponisation of highly enriched uranium and restocking thousands of new ballistic missiles.
Read MoreWar Update: Operation Rising Lion – US joins the fight
Today’s AIJAC Iran war update once again brings you rare and exclusive interviews, fresh analysis and commentary from Hebrew Israeli media. Today’s update includes: On Channel 12 news’ website N12, award-winning analyst Ehud Ya’ari looks at the strategic picture in the war following the US bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites, discussing what threatening cards Iran…
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