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Iran’s patronage of Hamas, Hezbollah threatens global stability
The common denominator between Israel’s July 31 targeted killing of Hezbollah chief of staff Fuad Shukr and presumed assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Teheran, and the devastating killing of 12 Druze children on the Golan Heights four days earlier by a Hezbollah missile, is Iran
Read MoreAIJAC and academic experts submit briefing to the International Criminal Court opposing Netanyahu and Gallant arrest warrants
On August 5, a team of three independent Australian academic experts, together with AIJAC’s Dr Colin Rubenstein, submitted an official amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefing to the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague… the submission argues against the issue of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant
Read MoreLatest findings confirm UNRWA’s complicity with Hamas terrorism
UNRWA is not part of the solution in any future scenario. As this latest findings underline, it remains part of the problem – an obstacle to any peaceful outcome for Palestinians and Israelis.
Read MoreIsmail Haniyeh assassination: Where to next for the Middle East?
A cluster of assassinations, or targeted killings, initiated by Israel in recent weeks directed at key members of the pro-Iranian network of terror proxies in the Middle East, is expected to soon lead to further escalation in the ongoing regional war raging there since 7 October.
Read More“Pro-Palestinian protests” are actually the opposite
The uncomfortable truth about the demonstrators is that many have been indoctrinated into a cult of extremism.
Read MoreThe UN continues to fail the world
To this day, the UN still cannot bring itself to condemn Hamas or its terror attacks that caused the biggest loss of Jewish life in a single day since the Holocaust.
Read MoreWhy ultra-Orthodox opposition to serving in the Israeli army is the most significant threat to Netanyahu’s government
The current war in Gaza – as well as the heightened tensions with Hezbollah in recent days – have made clear an urgent need to increase the size of the Israeli army. But the crisis surrounding the army service exemption for ultra-Orthodox youth is more than a political, economic or even moral issue.
Read MoreAustralian multiculturalism was never a licence for ‘anything goes’
Australia relies on a non-negotiable commitment to certain shared values, including parliamentary democracy and the rule of law; freedom of speech and religion; and the equality of the sexes.
Read More“I do fear that… this government’s realignment will continue to be against Israel”: Joel Burnie on Sky News
“I do fear that in the last nine or so months of this government, its realignment will continue to be against Israel.” AIJAC Executive Manager Joel Burnie speaks to Steve Price on Sky News
Read MoreThe many Iranians who support Israel and Israelis
Iran’s regime is not representative of all Iranians, and there are many Iranian people who openly express their support for Israel, Israelis and the Jewish diaspora. This is especially so since Hamas’ October 7 terror attacks…
Read MoreIDF spokesperson, reserve Lt. Col. Peter Lerner in conversation with AIJAC’s Joel Burnie
AIJAC’s Joel Burnie interviewed IDF spokesperson, reserve Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner on a recent visit to Sydney about the Israel-Hamas war and its wider context.
Read MoreAIJAC deplores ICJ Advisory Opinion
The Australia/Israel &Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has ridiculed the International Court of Justice (ICJ)advisory opinion delivered on Friday, that demands that Israel withdraw from the West Bank, east Jerusalem and Gaza.
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