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AIJAC backs “tough measures” against neo-Nazis
“An appalling sight – and one for which there must be consequences and effective action,” is how AIJAC’s Director of Community and of International Affairs, Jeremy Jones, described the behaviour of neo-Nazis in central Melbourne this past weekend.
Read MoreAbulhawa exposed by the ABC, which then buried the story
With the ABC’s reputation as a welcoming and safe space for all things pro-Palestinian, controversial US-based Palestinian writer Susan Abulhawa likely would have expected ABC Radio Adelaide “Mornings” to treat her with kid gloves when she spoke to its host David Bevan on March 7.
Read MoreWhy we need the IHRA definition of antisemitism
AIJAC’s Jamie Hyams submitted the following article to Crikey in response to an article by Michael Bradley (March 14) which criticised universities for adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism, implying it threatened academic freedom.
Read MoreIAEA reports show Iran has almost reached nuclear weapons capabilities
The March 2023 reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran’s nuclear program indicate, again, that Teheran has almost completed its process of breaking out towards military nuclear capabilities.
Read MoreEhud Ya’ari on ABC Radio National: Israel’s judicial reforms controversy, and increasing West Bank violence
AIJAC guest Ehud Yaari was interviewed by Geraldine Doogue on ABC Radio National about Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s political woes, the highly likely forthcoming compromise on contentious judicial reforms, escalating violence in the West Bank and the future of the Palestinian Authority.
Read MoreThe excuses of Adelaide Writers’ Week defenders hide an ugly truth
The way organisers of the partly taxpayer-funded Adelaide Writers’ Week have been defending extremist invitees, such as Palestinian author Susan Abulhawa – in spite of her record of vile hate speech against Jews and Israelis – represents a teachable moment.
Read MoreWhy 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.
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