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The Other Tunnels: Hamas, Egypt and Islamic State in Sinai
Although not in the headlines quite as often as the “terror tunnels” Hamas and associated terrorist groups in the Gaza strip construct into Israel to kill or kidnap soldiers and civilians, the subterranean tunnel economy between Gaza and the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt is just as important and just as dangerous.
Read MoreQuick Facts About the Major Outbreak of Violence Between Israel and Gaza Over the Last 24 Hours
Over 170 rockets and mortars have been fired by Hamas and other terrorist groups into Israel over the past 24 hours
Read MoreLetter: Multiculturalism makes core values stronger
It is disappointing that Andrew Bolt (August 2) sees only the trees of alleged failures in social cohesion rather than the forest of successful Australian multiculturalism.
Read MoreAIJAC complains to ABC on Hamas description; Wins complaint on SBS Arabic story
AIJAC Executive Director Dr. Colin Rubenstein stated regarding the ABC report, “This story seems to be a classic example of biased advocacy journalism – where a journalist pushes their ideological views on a controversial subject very strongly, treats those views as if they were uncontested truths
Read MoreDr Colin Rubenstein on Israel’s Nation-State law – SBS World News
AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein was interviewed by SBS World News for a report on Israel’s controversial Nation-State law
Read MoreMyths and Facts about Israel’s controversial new Nation-State law
Israel’s new Jewish Nation-State law, passed in the Knesset on July 19, has been greeted with widespread condemnation abroad. Yet upon closer examination much of the criticism appears to be based upon misinterpretations and assumptions that go beyond the actual wording of the law.
Read MoreAiding The Enemy
On July 22, the IDF beamed images around the world of more than 400 Syrian men, women and children – all affiliated with the White Helmets humanitarian group – travelling by bus through Israeli territory and out of danger to Jordan
Read MoreThe Australian’s Greg Sheridan to speak at community event in Melbourne
Prolific commentator, author and Foreign Editor at “The Australian” Greg Sheridan will discuss his new book “God is Good for You” and the Middle East
Read MoreDevious Gaza terrorists don’t seek peace – they’d prefer dead Israelis
If we are to achieve peace between Israel and the Palestinians, it won’t happen if we are unable to shift the biased mindset towards Israel. It was somewhat heartening that when Hamas followed up its so-called Great March of Return protests in May with rocket attacks on civilian targets in Israel, some of the broader international censure was appropriately directed at the Hamas leadership.
Read MoreTzvi Fleischer discusses Israel’s Nation State law
AIJAC’s Dr Tzvi Fleischer discusses Israel’s controversial new Nation State law on ABC News24 on 20 July 2018.
Read MoreThe violent Gaza deadlock revisited/ Israel’s controversial “Nationality Bill”
Last weekend saw yet another round of fighting around Gaza, with 200 rockets and mortars fired into Israel – and 4 Israeli injuries after one struck a house – and Israel hitting Hamas targets in Gaza
Read MoreRussia, Israel and the Trump-Putin Summit
The meeting in Helsinki between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been surrounded by controversy… However, the two leaders were also apparently able to discuss some mutual interests, including a common concern for the security of Israel
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