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Letter in the Canberra Times: Comparisons are hurtful, flawed and they cross a line
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism has been adopted by 44 countries… Included in its examples of antisemitism are “Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis.” It should be self-evident that it is particularly hurtful to Jewish people, and completely baseless. Yet this is the entire basis of Mark Kenny’s appalling column…
Read MoreProtests show social cohesion being “ripped apart”: Joel Burnie on Sky News
AIJAC executive manager Joel Burnie spoke with Sky News’ Kieran Gilbert about the unruly protests that occurred in major Australian cities over the weekend.
Read MoreAustralia taking a decisive step toward protecting its Jewish and Iranian communities
Tehran is forever looking for ways to take revenge against Israel, including by trying to recruit spies within the State of Israel to perform acts of violence and espionage. The regime has, moreover, never abandoned attempts to target Israelis and members of the Jewish community and Jewish organisations abroad.
Read MoreIRGC has ‘dramatically increased’ number of global operations: Bren Carlill on Sky News
AIJAC’s Dr Bren Carlill discusses the extent of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ operations across the world.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes steps against Iran and IRGC following revelation of their role in antisemitic attacks in Australia
AIJAC today welcomed the Albanese government’s announcement of strong action against the Iranian regime and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following ASIO reaching the conclusion that the IRGC had bankrolled and orchestrated at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia.
Read MoreGaza ‘famine’ claims obscure the truth, and the lies are increasing hatred
The determination by a UN monitoring body that parts of Gaza are in famine encapsulates everything that is wrong with how the international community treats the Israeli-Palestinian dispute.
Read MoreE1 announcement unhelpful, but many claims about it are untrue
AIJAC Executive Director Colin Rubenstein said today, “Israel’s announcement last week about the E1 extension of Maale Adumim was unhelpful, as were Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s ill-advised and incorrect comments about E1’s impact on a two-state outcome.”
Read MoreNetanyahu’s Sky News interview: Jamie Hyams on ABC RN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again criticised Australian Prime Minister calling Anthony Albanese weak. Mr Netanyahu has accused Mr Albanese and other Western leaders who back a Palestinian state of trying to, quote, appease terror groups like Hamas.
Read MoreOur historic ties with Israel can and must be rebuilt
Despite a relationship that stretches back to the ANZAC charge at Beersheba and Australia’s historic role in 1947 in helping broker Israel’s creation at the UN, the Australia-Israel relationship is now at an historic low.
Read MoreWith eyes on re-election, Netanyahu’s fights with world leaders aim to distract from many political problems
As the longest-serving Israeli prime minister (17 years), Benjamin Netanyahu is famous for his political wizardry and survival skills. But he is also a highly controversial figure with questionable moral standards and legacy. His latest term in office, beginning in late 2022, has been particularly challenging…
Read MoreAustralia-Israel relationship “at its lowest ebb”: Joel Burnie on Sky News
Joel Burnie spoke with Kieran Gilbert on Sky News about the latest tensions in the Australia-Israel relationship.
Read More“Disappointed but not shocked” by Tony Burke’s comments: Jamie Hyams on Sky News
Jamie Hyams spoke with Steve Price on Sky News about the latest tensions in the Australia-Israel relationship.
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