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How many civilians are really being killed in Gaza?
The exact civilian-to-combatant ratio, as well as the total number of direct deaths from the war, is simply unknown right now, and may remain so indefinitely. That said, we can be reasonably confident that the Israeli narrative regarding its casualty estimates and general conduct, particularly the fact that it doesn’t indiscriminately target civilians, is consistent with the available data – including from Hamas.
Read MoreGreens ran a ‘toxic and divisive’ election campaign for Jewish voters: Joel Burnie on Sky News
Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council’s Joel Burnie spoke to Sky News’ Chris Kenny about Greens Leader Adam Bandt potentially losing his seat in Melbourne due to the backlash against his strong anti-Israel point of view.
Read MoreAIJAC congratulates Labor on its emphatic election victory
AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein said, “We congratulate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his team on retaining government, and look forward to once again working with them constructively in the interests of Australia, including our Australian Jewish community.”
Read MoreAustralia’s Jewish community faces an election — and an unprecedented threat
On May 3, 2025, Australians will head to the polls in one of the most pivotal elections in recent memory — especially for Australian Jews.
Read MoreAussie leaders and laws turn against antisemitism
More than 30 years ago, my wife and I left South Africa to escape the cruel injustice and racism of apartheid. We came to Australia delighting in its openness to diversity, its freedom and acceptance of difference, its dazzling multicultural palettes, and its respect for its first peoples… Nothing prepared us for the pandemic of antisemitism unleashed in Australia by the events of 7 October.
Read MoreAustralia’s Antisemitism crisis: AIJAC Executive Manager Joel Burnie addresses AJC Global Forum
Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) Executive Manager Joel Burnie joined other diaspora leaders in New York to discuss how Jewish communities around the world are coping in the wake of the October 7, 2023 terror attacks in Israel.
Read MoreEditorial: After three momentous years
Three years ago, I wrote that regardless of whether the parties of the Prime Minister or Opposition Leader came out ahead, a sea change in Australia’s historic, mutually-beneficial and close relationship with Israel was not on the ballot. Many would argue that this is no longer the case.
Read MoreThe Choice 2025
In keeping with a pre-election tradition going back more than two decades, AIJAC submitted a series of 11 policy questions to the campaigns of both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, leading the Australian Labor Party (ALP), and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, from the Liberal-National Coalition, to help our readers and supporters make an informed decision as they go to the polls on May 3.
Read MoreAIJAC expresses condolences on the passing of Pope Francis
AIJAC extends its condolences on the death of Pope Francis, a singular spiritual leader. The Pope was a humble and humane spiritual leader with a forthright manner and a deeply compassionate heart, a Jesuit of distinction and a champion of interfaith relationships.
Read MoreHamas sees live Israeli hostages as their “ultimate insurance policy”: Ehud Yaari on Sky News
Israeli journalist Ehud Yaari discusses the next steps for a possible ceasefire deal amid Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to the White House with Sky News host Chris Kenny.
Read MoreAIJAC mourns Petro Georgiou AO, champion of Australian multiculturalism
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) mourns the passing of Petro Georgiou AO, who was a long-standing friend of both the Australian Jewish community and AIJAC in particular, and an esteemed champion of Australian multiculturalism and our nation’s democratic liberal values.
Read MoreEhud Yaari in conversation with Joel Burnie
AIJAC Executive Manager Joel Burnie speaks to Middle East expert commentator Ehud Ya’ari in a wide-ranging interview, 3 April 2025.
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