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The 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.
Read MoreThere is still time for the United States to save thousands of Iranians from a nightmarish fate
It is already too late for thousands of Iranians, but there are still tens of thousands awaiting death, forced amputation, blinding, stoning, flogging, crucifixion, violent beatings, rape and other forms of horrendous torture who can be saved by timely US military intervention.
Read MoreIsraeli President Herzog’s visit a moment of leadership and hope
President Herzog is not a political figure. He played no role in Israel’s prosecution of its just and necessary defensive war against Hamas… Rather, he is coming as the head of state to honour victims and survivors of Bondi, to meet with families and to express compassion at a moment of profound loss…
Read MoreFast Facts: Claims Israeli President Isaac Herzog “incited genocide” are baseless incitement
In the leadup to the visit to Australia by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, claims that he “incited genocide” in Gaza have been widely circulated. These claims are themselves baseless incitement.
Read MoreSecurity concerns over Herzog visit a terrible indictment: Joel Burnie on Sky News
AIJAC executive manager Joel Burnie discussed the anticipated protests against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Australia.
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