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Paul Duffill: BDS promoter who masquerades as a “peacebuilding” expert
His (oft repeated) prescription for “peace building” is the carrot and stick approach: a carrot for the Palestinians and a stick for the Israelis. Recognise a Palestinian state forthwith, without any demands or pre-conditions; pressure Israel through boycott and vilification.
Read MoreIndictments announced against Netanyahu
Six weeks out from the April 9 polling day, Israel’s Attorney General Avichai Mandelbilt announced Benjamin Netanyahu could face charges relating to bribery and fraud in three separate cases.
Read MoreAntisemitism crisis in British Labour reaches new crescendo
The events of the past two weeks make it clear that the antisemitism crisis is likely to continue to tear the British Labour party apart until it is adequately addressed.
Read More“It’s the economy, stupid?”
Voters will therefore be thinking domestically when they go to the polls on April 9, and their choices will be made largely based on legal and economic issues.
Read MoreAustralia stands with Israel at Human Rights Council
Australia’s Foreign Minister has once again stood up for Israel during the 40th session of the Human Rights Council, currently underway in Geneva.
Read MoreAustralia should follow UK, list Hezbollah in its entirety
Following the UK government’s decision to ban Hezbollah in its entirety, AIJAC urges Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs to take a close look at Britain’s announcement and urgently review Australia’s own terrorism listing for Hezbollah.
Read MoreAustralia Parliamentary Hack: China or Iran?
Given the particulars of this case, it is natural that China should be the country under suspicion – but it’s a mistake to rule out all speculation about Iranian responsibility based on either capability or intent.
Read MoreStatement on recent controversies in Israel over the Otzma Yehudit party
It is deeply regrettable that recent political manoeuvres in Israel appear likely to bolster the credibility and electoral prospects of Otzma Yehudit, a party comprised of followers of the late Rabbi Meir Kahane.
Read MoreIsraeli election campaign update
Following our last update on February 7 on the developments in the election campaign, as of February 21, the deadline has passed for political parties to submit their slate of candidates for the April 9 elections. A record 47 parties have registered for the election, while the deadline set off a spate of last-minute mergers…
Read MoreMorrison, Shorten welcome 70 years of diplomatic relations with Israel
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes the statements made in the Commonwealth Parliament today by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten marking 70 years of Australia’s diplomatic relations with Israel.
Read MoreInvestigate any alleged interference in Malka Leifer extradition case
AIJAC is deeply troubled by reports of alleged wrongdoing by Israel’s Deputy Health Minister regarding the extradition case of accused sex offender Malka Leifer, indicted for numerous offences in Victoria.
Read MoreHezbollah is active here and should be banned
There is strong evidence that Hezbollah is active in Australia – in the local criminal underworld and from the pulpits of some mosques.
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