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Mann’s mission to fight antisemitism
Former UK Labour MP John Mann spoke to the Australia/Israel Review about his ongoing work to combat antisemitism, including his new appointment as Independent Adviser to the UK Government on Antisemitism.
Read MoreBound for Unity?
The experience of the 1984 and 1988 unity governments provides insight into what such an arrangement might produce for Israel today, as well as lessons of what pitfalls can be avoided
Read MoreThe options for a ruling coalition
The final results of the Sept. 17 elections establish that no candidate or party has a straightforward path to forming a governing coalition of at least 61 lawmakers in the 120-member Knesset.
Read MoreUN gives Australia a to-do list to tackle antisemitism
The first ever United Nations report on antisemitism issued by a UN Human Rights expert has acknowledged the growth in global antisemitism, including on the far-right and far-left, and also from people who ostensibly engage in apparently legitimate criticism of the Israeli government
Read MoreEditorial: Democracy in Israel, Diplomacy in Washington
While the make up of Israel’s next government remains unclear, what was striking in the aftermath of the Sept. 17 election is that Israel’s democracy remains alive and feisty.
Read MoreStatement on further delays to Malka Leifer’s extradition case
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) expressed its deep disappointment that the extradition of Malka Leifer to face justice in Australia has been delayed yet again.
Read MoreDislike of Trump is a foolish reason not to protect Australia’s interests in the Persian Gulf
This is not the Iraq War, and dislike of Trump would be a foolish reason not to protect Australia’s interests in maritime security and the free movement of energy in the region.
Read MoreInsider’s guide to the Israeli elections
As Israelis head to the polls today (September 17) for the second time in five months, here’s a quick guide to follow activity in Israel’s various political parties since April’s election as well how they have framed their campaigns.
Read MoreWho’s behind the Saudi oil facility attack?
Only one country stands to gain from the attack on Saudi oil processing facilities and that’s Iran, according to Iran expert Behnam Ben Taleblu.
Read MoreAttack on Saudi oil facility shows Trump was right to pull out of Iran nuke deal
The attack, which knocked out more than half of the Saudi oil output, may force the U.S. to tap into its own oil reserves to keep the markets well supplied.
Read MoreBehnam Ben Taleblu discusses Australians arrested in Iran
Discussing the three Australians arrested in Iran, AIJAC guest Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told ABC News on Sept.13, “There is a 40-year track record, almost as old as the Islamic Republic itself, for taking foreign hostages and abusing dual nationals”.
Read MoreUnderstanding Bibi’s controversial campaign pledge on the Jordan Valley
Election promises should always be taken with a grain of salt, but especially Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s promise on September 10 to extend Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea should he win Israel’s general election on September 17.
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