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Misunderstanding the Middle East in the wake of the Iran-Saudi deal
There is a misunderstanding of US policy priorities in the Middle East; ignorance of the long-standing Gulf-China relationship and the chronology of events leading up to this most recent Saudi-Iran rapprochement; and a false belief in an anti-Iran axis in the Gulf.
Read MoreIsraeli protests: Government forced to put judicial reform on hold
In coming days, a middle way must be found to rebuild Israeli social cohesion, likely involving reforms that can claim some measure of national consensus. Almost everyone now understands this is crucial for Israel’s success, safety and security.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes pause for negotiations on Israel’s proposed judicial reforms
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes the announcement from Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu that the judicial reform program will be delayed to allow negotiations that aim for a broad consensus.
Read MoreReaching a crescendo
Fearing that the Government’s plan to overhaul the judicial system is a gateway to autocracy or “illiberal democracy”, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been taking to the streets for 11 straight weeks
Read MoreEditorial: Israel at 75
Without diminishing at all the seriousness of Israel’s political crisis, it is vitally important not to lose sight of the resilient and positive outlook in the country as a whole
Read MoreLetter: Palestinian extremist voices were opposed because of their racism
The opposition was because Ms Abulhawa has frequently produced social media widely regarded as antisemitic, not just opposing Israel, so anyone who’s against racism should have opposed her participation.
Read MoreIsrael’s proposed judicial reforms – Jamie Hyams on J-Air radio
AIJAC’s Jamie Hyams explains Israel’s proposed judicial reforms to Gary Max on J-Air’s Talking to the Max program.
Read MoreAIJAC congratulates Australian Catholics on “Powerful affirmation of friendship”
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council congratulates the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference on the publication this week of “Walking Together: Catholics with Jews in the Australian Context.”
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes proposed Federal ban on Nazi symbols and salutes
AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein said, “AIJAC supports measures to prevent Australia’s community being subjected to the hatred, disharmony and intimidation exemplified by Nazi symbols and salutes.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes additional Iran sanctions
AIJAC welcomes the Australian Government’s March 20 announcement of further Magnitsky-style targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against Iranian officials and entities.
Read MoreAIJAC 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.
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