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Herzog visit brought a split-screen vision of Australia
This week’s historic visit to Australia by Israeli President Isaac Herzog came at a moment of immense significance for Australia’s Jewish community… It also, however, developed into a split screen moment for the nation’s character, forcing Australians to confront what kind of society we want to be and whether our commitment to tolerance and the rule of law will endure.
Read MoreAntisemitism in Australia after the Bondi Massacre: Arsen Ostrovsky at the Sydney Institute
AIJAC Sydney office head Arsen Ostrovsky & columnist with The Australian Gemma Tognini appeared at the Sydney Institute to discuss antisemitism in Australia in the wake of the Bondi Massacre.
Read MoreAIJAC congratulates Angus Taylor, Jane Hume, thanks Sussan Ley
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) congratulates Angus Taylor on his election as Leader of the Liberal Party and Australia’s new Opposition Leader. We also congratulate Senator Jane Hume, his new deputy.
Read MoreMarch 31 will be the key deadline in Bibi’s delicate political balancing act
To see out the remainder of this Knesset’s term, Binyamin Netanyahu will have to navigate a budget vote, tensions over Haredi military conscription and a volatile regional environment dominated by Iran and the still unresolved Gaza situation
Read MoreThe Trojan Horse of Anti-Zionism
They use language designed to wound, treating Zionism — a movement for Jewish self-determination in their ancestral homeland — as if it were entirely divorced from Jewish identity. Through purposefully provocative slogans and slurs painting Zionism as inherently “colonialist”, “racist”, “terrorist” and “evil”, they thus cloak themselves as fighters for peace and justice
Read MoreHerzog visit gives comfort and hope to our grieving community: Arsen Ostrovsky on Sky News
AIJAC’s Sydney office head Arsen Ostrovsky spoke with Sky News’ Sharri Markson about Israeli President Herzog’s visit to Australia.
Read MoreGrace Tame doesn’t understand what Intifada really means: Justin Amler on 2CC radio
AIJAC policy analyst Justin Amler discussed Grace Tame’s contribution to anti-Israel protests in Sydney this week with Stephen Cenatiempo from Radio 2CC in Canberra.
Read MoreViolent incitement should not be allowed to masquerade as free speech
If public figures can openly lead chants that glorify and encourage violence against Jews without consequence, it underlines the urgency of legislation to prohibit such incitement. While laws may not change hearts and minds, they do establish boundaries and real-world consequences.
Read MoreIsrael’s haters in grips of a bizarre obsession
“Anti-Zionism” is, of course, heavily linked to antisemitism. Aside from targeting as uniquely evil the self-determination of the Jews alone, activists on both the far left and far right constantly use the word “Zionist” when they want to use traditional antisemitic accusations against Jews: “Zionists” control the media; “Zionists” have all the politicians in their pockets with their money; “Zionists” are behind international immigration and wars…
Read MoreNew UN reports confirm Gaza has ample food, was never in a famine
On January 5, the United Nations put out a media release acknowledging that “100 per cent of basic food needs” in Gaza were being met, though this was not reported widely. Indeed, there are still frequent media claims that not enough aid is entering Gaza, despite this UN acknowledgement.
Read MoreHerzog visit an important expression of solidarity with our traumatised community: Joel Burnie on Sky News
AIJAC executive manager Joel Burnie spoke to Sky News’ Kieran Gilbert after the arrival of Israeli President Herzog in Sydney.
Read MoreHerzog visit comes at a profoundly significant moment for the Jewish community: Arsen Ostrovsky on BBC radio
AIJAC’s Sydney office head Arsen Ostrovsky was interviewed by BBC World Service radio about the background to Israeli President Herzog’s visit.
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