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AIJAC welcomes Prosecution of threats and incitement to violence bill in NSW
Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein today welcomed the introduction of an NSW bill to improve the prosecution process for the offence of publicly threatening or inciting violence against a person or a group based on their race, religion or other attributes.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes sanctions move on Hamas supporters – described as a “step in the right direction”
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has welcomed the announcement that the Australian Government was imposing counter-terrorism financing sanctions on eight persons and one entity in response to the vicious acts of terrorism perpetrated by Hamas on October 7, 2023 on Israel – describing it as a “step in the right direction”. These persons include…
Read MoreA plea to the silent majority: It’s time to speak up for Jews
With the growing audacity and mendacity of the ignorance, lies and sheer hatred being flung at Jews and the State of Israel in our media, on our streets, from those in the professions and most concerningly from our institutions of supposed higher learning I ask myself, where is the silent majority?
Read MoreAIJAC calls on Australia to join its allies – the US and UK – in imposing sanctions on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are both listed as terrorist organisations under Australia’s Criminal Code and are the cause of all the heartbreaking devastation and loss of life seen in Gaza today
Read MoreAllegations of Israeli ‘war crimes’ play into Hamas’ hands
Imagine a world where terrorists could attack neighbouring countries, safe in the knowledge they would be immune from any armed response provided they had civilians they could hide behind.
Read MoreFact Sheet: Gaza’s hospitals and ambulances – and Hamas’ exploitation of them
Below is a current update on the reality of the situation with respect to the hospitals of Gaza – including the well-documented evidence and history of Hamas’ use of hospitals and ambulances for terrorist purposes. These practices remove their protected status under International Humanitarian Law, allowing the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to strike these targets, though of course while continuing to seek to minimise harm to civilians within the laws of “proportionality” and while adhering to other relevant rules.
Read MoreAre you a “Fascifist”?
You are not a humanitarian, however, if your response to this horrendous carnage is to call for a ceasefire rather than an Israeli victory and the destruction of Hamas’ military capabilities – you are a fascifist, no matter how well-intentioned.
Read MoreAIJAC’s response to PM Albanese’s comments regarding the Gaza situation in Question Time
We are reassured by Prime Minister Albanese’s answer clarifying the Foreign Minister’s comments regarding taking “steps” to a ceasefire are consistent with the resolution passed in the House on the current Israel-Hamas conflict
Read MorePossible Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal “very complicated” – Ran Porat on Channel News Asia
Ran Porat discussed the political situation within Israel and the prospects for a ceasefire deal with Hamas on Channel News Asia, November 12, 2023.
Read MoreFM Penny Wong’s ceasefire call “misconceived” – Colin Rubenstein on Sky News
Colin Rubenstein discussed Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s call for a ceasefire in Gaza with Tom Connell on Sky News, 13 November 2023.
Read MoreAIJAC disappointed by FM Penny Wong’s comments regarding a Gaza ceasefire
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today expressed disappointment over Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong’s comments on ABC-TV’s “The Insiders” regarding Gaza this morning, saying they were “disturbing”. Senator Wong stated: “we all want to take the next steps towards a ceasefire” before adding no ceasefire could be “one-sided.” She also called for Israel…
Read MoreAIJAC statement on the events in Caulfield South on the evening of November 10
Regarding the events that took place around Prince Park in Caulfield South, opposite the Central Shule Chabad Synagogue on Maple St, on the evening of November 10, the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council’s Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein said: “While we welcome the bipartisan statements in support of the Jewish community and condemnation of the incidents…
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