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AIJAC mourns two Israeli giants – Amos Oz and Moshe Arens
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) mourns the loss of two great Israelis – Amos Oz and Moshe Arens. Arens, who passed away on January 7 aged 93, was an Israeli statesman who served as Israel’s Ambassador to the US and subsequently as Israeli Defence Minister and Foreign Minister. A Likud Member of the…
Read MoreIsrael is not Bethlehem’s enemy
Anton Salman — who prior to becoming Bethlehem’s mayor, was a lawyer — shamelessly exploited genuine interest at Christmas in the traditional birthplace of Jesus (The Australian, December 26) to advance a dangerous and deluded anti-Israel agenda devoid of fact or historical accuracy.
Read MoreLabor should match Morrison’s stance on Israel
Despite agreement on the need for action, the paths being pursued by the two major political parties are quite different… While the Prime Minister’s declarations have not yet achieved bipartisan support, achieving that outcome remains a worthy objective.
Read MoreThe International Union of Virtual Media: The Long Arm of Iranian Propaganda
The full extent of the IUVM has likely yet to be uncovered, but it has already proven far broader and more dangerous than initially believed.
Read MoreIran strengthened by Syria withdrawal and Mattis resignation
Two significant developments out of the United States will have likely have implications for Middle East – including Israel’s – immediate and long-term security. Most importantly, they are likely to leave a dangerous space that will be perfect for Iran to fill.
Read MoreHezbollah and Iran’s regional strategy
Teheran is striving to implement its grand strategy to establish its presence and extend its power to threaten its enemies, spearheaded by Israel, by consolidating its control along the “Shi’ite crescent”.
Read MoreAIJAC says negotiations, not unilateral actions, key to peaceful Israeli/Palestinian future
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) strongly agrees with the principle of negotiations aimed at achieving a peaceful, secure future for Israelis and Palestinians, and on that basis is concerned at parts of the resolution adopted by the Australian Labor Party’s National Conference.
Read MoreMorrison rightly challenges foreign policy inertia on Jerusalem, Iran
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s speech at the Sydney Institute last Saturday has been met with criticism for reviewing and adjusting long-standing foreign policies, as though inertia were a virtue in itself. Good policymaking demands periodic review and adjustments to reflect changing realities.
Read MoreTzvi Fleischer on Australian recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
AIJAC’s Dr Tzvi Fleischer appeared on Sky News Australia to discuss Australian recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Read MoreAustralian falls victim to Iranian crackdown on foreign dissidents and hostage-taking
Aside from international terrorism, hostage-taking appears to be one of the Islamic Republic’s primary modes of interacting with the civilised world.
Read MoreAIJAC commends Australian Government for UNGA vote condemning Hamas
On December 6, in the United Nations General Assembly, Australia joined 87 other nations in condemning Hamas’ terrorist tactics against Israel.
Read MoreFast Facts: Israel’s “Operation Northern Shield” to destroy Hezbollah tunnels from Lebanon
On Tuesday December 4, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced the launch of “Operation Northern Shield” to expose and neutralise cross-border attack tunnels dug by the Iranian-backed terror group Hezbollah from Lebanon into Israel.
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