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Why Russia apologists are often also the main pushers of anti-Israeli BDS
The major conflict that dominates our news headlines these days is the Russian-Ukrainian war – while the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is perennially in the news to a surprising degree.
Read MoreIsrael, Middle East update and analysis – Ehud Yaari on Sky News
Veteran Israeli journalist and AIJAC guest Ehud Yaari discussed the current situation in Israel and beyond with Sharri Markson on Sky News Australia, 2 March 2023.
Read MoreIsrael is facing twin existential crises – what is Benjamin Netanyahu doing to solve them?
At this stage, Netanyahu is committed to keeping his government alive more than standing up to Ben Gvir or Smotrich. However, the peaking violence in recent days may finally be starting to bring new initiatives to reach a compromise within the government. Israeli democracy is strong, but this is a big test for its vitality.
Read MorePalestine cannot achieve its aims without truly committing to peace alongside Israel
If anyone wants to perpetuate the violence and hostility, by all means prematurely recognise a Palestinian state. But to actually contribute to peace requires understanding the obstacles to a resolution and helping clear them. This means working to end the PA’s intransigence and cynicism by letting it know it cannot achieve its aims without genuinely committing to peace alongside Israel…
Read MoreAustralia needs to take more decisive action regarding Iranian threats against its citizens
Ideally, there will eventually be a further expansion of Magnitsky sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities involved in domestic human rights abuses. But Australia should also be undertaking, publicly, criminal or diplomatic action against any Iranians or their local agents… that are involved in intimidating, harassing and potentially trying to kidnap or kill Australians.
Read MoreAIJAC expresses dismay at lives lost, but strongly condemns violent rioting by settlers in Huwara
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today expresses concern about rising levels of West Bank terrorism and its dismay and sadness at the lives lost, while strongly condemning Sunday’s violent rioting by settlers in the West Bank town of Huwara.
Read MoreActivism power couple explain their mission – and the threats they face
A power couple in activism for human rights and coexistence, Yoseph Haddad and Emily Schrader spoke passionately about their work in combatting antisemitism and racism at an AIJAC media briefing held last week.
Read MoreFree speech has limits
Contrary to those who fatuously claim that slurs against Israelis can’t be antisemitic, calling Israelis Nazis, calling the Jewish state an abomination that must be destroyed or substituting the word “Israelis” for “Jews” in blood libels is very much antisemitism.
MinterEllison’s principled decision shows they understand the difference between free speech and racism. It’s a shame Adler can’t.
Read MoreIn defence of Israel
Mark Kenny seems to be developing an unhealthy obsession with slandering Israel.
Read MoreWriters festival must not embrace anti-Semitic hate
Writing is a freedom, but when that freedom of expression is used as a licence for spreading hatred and incitement to violence, it crosses a line. Our immigration laws are designed to keep out people who cross that line.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes announcement controversial producer is no longer employed by ABC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has welcomed ABC Managing Director David Anderson’s announcement in Senate Estimates yesterday that its veteran Jerusalem-based producer Fouad Abu Ghosh was no longer working for the public broadcaster.
Read MoreWalter Russell Mead discusses international geopolitics on SkyNews
Discussing Europe, refugees, China-US rivalry and Israel, distinguished US academic and commentator Walter Russell Mead appeared on the Rita Panahi Show on SkyNews Australia
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