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Australia 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
Read MoreRusso-Iranian drone factory will eventually haunt the Middle East
Australia should adopt a more coercive approach to the Iranian regime, which has been an avowed enemy of the Western world, including Australia, since its establishment in 1979 and must be viewed and treated as such.
Read MoreIsrael, the Palestinians, and the question of governability – days of unrest ahead
The situation between Israel and the Palestinians has not been calm for decades. Now there are signs that a new wave of terror and violence is expected in the coming weeks.
Read MoreLabor intervenes to protect the IRGC from terror listing
The reluctance over – and indeed, seemingly coordinated campaign to avoid – listing the IRGC is puzzling. The IRGC is one of the oldest and most dangerous transnational terrorist organisations in the world, fulfilling all legislative and non-legislative criteria for listing under Australia’s Criminal Code.
Read MoreRussia is the Iran of White Supremacy
Australia doesn’t have a State Sponsor of Terrorism designation, but listing Wagner and RIM under the Criminal Code, aside from its practical impact, would send an important message to Russia that the Australian Government understands, even without such legislation, that it is one.
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