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Iran’s revealing submission to the Australian parliament
It is unclear whether this submission reflects a total lack of self-awareness by the Islamic Republic about how hideous its behaviour appears domestically and internationally, or whether it is a deliberate attempt to mock Australia’s stance and inquiry. Either way, the Iranian submission to Australia’s inquiry is itself a strong argument for serious sanctions against Iran.
Read MoreA Turning Point?
The revolutionary dynamic in Iran appears to be approaching an inflection point, beyond which it must either escalate or dissipate.
Read MoreBibi’s Back
Most Israeli pundits expect the current coalition negotiations stalemate to drag on for at least a couple of more weeks. Yet ultimately, the negotiations will almost certainly eventually produce the sort of narrow, ultra-conservative government that foreign governments would tend to view with suspicion and Netanyahu has been so reluctant to form.
Read MoreEditorial: Australia needs to join the Iran consensus
The reality is Australia cannot possibly prepare to cope with our worsening strategic environment without help from our allies and friends, of which Israel is of course only one. This is yet another reason why our seeming “not our problem” stance on Iran, completely out of step with our allies, is so hard to comprehend and hopefully will change soon.
Read MoreAustralia’s inaction on Iran sends a dangerous message to China
Australia has a moral and strategic imperative to join its allies in punishing Iran not only for its domestic crackdown, but for its material aid to Russia in killing Ukrainians, as well. This will not only provide practical help for Iranian protesters and Ukrainian civilians, but it will send a powerful message that Australia is willing to stand up for its principles and act in concert with like-minded countries.
Read MoreA scandalous World Cup
Scandalously, this year’s FIFA World Cup will kick off in Qatar on Nov. 21. I say “scandalously” for a number of reasons.
Read MoreAIJAC Live Online with Ehud Ya’ari
Ehud Ya’ari is a frequent AIJAC visiting expert and Israel’s leading TV journalist and public affairs commentator. He is also the Lafer International Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
Read MoreA deep dive into the Israeli election results
For better or for worse, Israel has ended the cycle of political instability that led to five elections in four years. With the results in hand, we know how we’ve arrived at Netanyahu’s impending coalition, but what does it mean for Israeli society and its place on the world stage?
Read MoreAustralia should assist the struggling women of Iran
Women around the world, including in Australia, have united in solidarity with Iranian women, staging mass protests, using the hashtag #Mahsa Amini. These efforts, whilst powerful and commendable, are not substantive enough to put the necessary pressure on the Iranian government.
Read MoreIn Israel’s election, wasted votes were PM Lapid bloc’s undoing
With the announcement late on November 3 of the final vote count for Israel’s November 1 national election, Israeli Opposition Leader Binyamin Netanyahu’s Likud-led right-wing bloc is poised to form the next government with a commanding 64-seat majority of right-wing and religious parties in the 120-seat Knesset, while outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid’s centre-left bloc…
Read MoreIsraeli elections – Colin Rubenstein on Sky News’ Bolt Report
The main reason is the people wanted [Netanyahu], although the result was surprisingly close. His block of parties, you know, only got probably 8-9,000 more votes than the other block. But the other block was much more fragmented and fractious
Read MoreAfter Israeli vote, AIJAC expresses hope for period of stable government
“Regardless of one’s political opinion, it is to be hoped that, after the last four years of repeatedly deadlocked election outcomes and two shaky and short-lived governments, Israel can now have an extended period of stable government under a coalition with a solid Knesset majority.”
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