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How not to be pro-Palestinian
The adoption by state governments and Australian institutions of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism would help in this regard, as it emphasises, inter alia, that the denial of the Jewish right to self-determination is antisemitic. Aside from being either implicitly or explicitly genocidal or advocating terrorism, this is exactly what all of these phrases do.
Read MoreBoycott campaign “very ugly” – Colin Rubenstein on 3AW
Dr Colin Rubenstein discussed the boycott campaign targeting Jewish-owned companies with Neil Mitchell on 3AW, 8 November 2023.
Read MoreHanan Ashrawi proves – yet again – why she should never have been a candidate for any peace prize
Today, November 6, marks exactly two decades since then NSW Premier Bob Carr presented Palestinian official, activist and academic Hanan Ashrawi the then largely unknown Sydney Peace Prize, an award that prompted major national controversy. In recent weeks, Ashrawi has made outrageous statements that have whitewashed Hamas’ barbaric crimes against Israel on October 7 – vindicating yet again the stance taken by the Australian Jewish leadership in 2003 that she should never have won the award.
Read MoreAIJAC applauds former Prime Minister Scott Morrison solidarity visit to Israel
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has applauded the solidarity visit to Israel by former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Read MoreWar is not a war crime
The three most common concepts abused by anti-Israel activists are “proportionality”, “collective punishment” and “genocide”. Everyone needs to understand precisely what these terms actually mean.
Read MoreI have never experienced a more challenging period to live as a Jew
It is simply heart-wrenching that in the year 2023 right here in tolerant, multicultural Australia, I have to weigh up whether public display of my Judaism could endanger the safety of my children.
Read MoreHamas’s slaughter of innocent Israelis demands its rule comes to an end
Not only was Gaza not “occupied” when Hamas took it over and made it into a dedicated terror statelet, Hamas is absolutely clear that similar “armed resistance” would continue even if Israel were to give up every inch of the West Bank.
Read More“Pro-Palestinian” slogans often amount to advocating terrorism or calling for genocide
It would be prudent for Australian institutions and state governments to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism to help them understand and ideally combat what is fairly open racism and terrorism advocacy by some activists.
Read More“When antisemitism rears its ugly head, Australian Jews feel it strongly” – Walt Secord on Sky News
AIJAC’s Walt Secord discussed Hamas and antisemitism in Australia with Kieran Gilbert on Sky News Afternoon Agenda, 1 November 2023.
Read MoreThe UN is effectively acting as Hamas’ ally
Just when you thought the United Nations couldn’t get any more ineffective and counter-productive, it somehow finds a way.
Read MoreEditorial: Atrocities demand Hamas’ rule must end now
On a certain level, you cannot call it truly surprising. Anyone who has looked at Hamas’ ideology and record – as we at AIJAC have – would know that it was morally capable of the unmitigated evil we saw on October 7.
Read MoreHamas treat their own people as “completely expendable”: Colin Rubenstein on Sky News
Dr Colin Rubenstein discussed Hamas’ callous tactics with Steve Price on The Kenny Report on Sky News, 30 October 2023.
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