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Hamas a harrowing threat to Jews and wider world
The war between Israel and Hamas is taking place many thousands of kilometres away, but for Jewish Australians – and for Jewish people wherever they are – it is our worst nightmare come true.
Read MoreAIJAC supports listing of Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organisation, following Shadow Foreign Minister’s call
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today reiterated its call for the listing of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation under Australia’s Criminal Code. This follows comments this morning (October 22) by Shadow Foreign Minister Senator Simon Birmingham on ABC TV’s “The Insiders” – where he offered bipartisan support for…
Read MoreWestern media mistakes pour fuel on the Middle Eastern fire
The last few years have seen an explosion of moral panic over the dangers of misinformation and disinformation. Yet it’s quite clear when it comes to Israel that many Western journalists are great purveyors of both, and seem constitutionally incapable of accurately reporting on the country, from the broader context down to basic details.
Read More“Innocent Gazans will be hurt because Hamas created a war” – Elliott Abrams on Sky News
Elliot Abrams discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict on Sky News, 20 October 2023
Read MoreIsraeli soldiers facing a very dangerous mission in Gaza – Ehud Yaari on Sky News
Ehud Yaari discussed the dilemmas facing Israel as it prepares to tackle Hamas inside Gaza on the Chris Kenny Tonight show on Sky News, 19 October 2023.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes new Iran sanctions
AIJAC has long been calling for Australia to take a tougher stand on Iran both rhetorically and practically, and has repeatedly urged this Government to take much stronger action since December 2022 to bring Australia more in line with our allies and partners as well as with our own values and national security interests.
Read MoreGaza incursion will test IDF’s readiness for urban warfare
Hamas is expected to fully exploit its home field advantage in Gaza, using its maze of tunnels to stage ambushes against Israeli forces. Yet the IDF has no choice but to plan a full invasion.
Read MoreThe worst of the Australian media coverage
The wealth of video and audio footage showing in sickening detail the enormity of the crimes against humanity that Hamas’ terrorists perpetrated against Israeli civilians on October 7 resulted in the unusual situation wherein media coverage was overwhelmingly sympathetic to Israel. Of course, this did not mean there was no problematic content.
Read MoreBrutal attack upon Israel not possible without Iran backing
If any further evidence were needed that the IRGC is at the head of a network of murderous terrorist organisations, this is it. Senior Hamas and Hezbollah officials told the Wall Street Journal that the IRGC was involved in planning the attack at every stage and signed off on it in Beirut.
Read MoreWorld must stand by Israel in its duty to destroy Hamas
Israel’s legitimate military objectives must include freeing the hostages, and taking all steps necessary to ensure Hamas can never attack like this again.
Read MoreThe necessity of defeating Hamas
Let’s be absolutely clear. No grievance justifies the wanton slaughter and torture of innocents, and celebrating such acts is beneath contempt.
Read MoreIsrael prepares ‘ground manoeuvres’ against Hamas – Ehud Yaari interview on ABC Radio National
“The state of Israel has to decide, after 1300 killed, what do we do? What do we do is very simple. We retaliate. We dismantle Hamas. It cannot stay there. We cannot tolerate such an entity next door. And this is what will happen.”
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