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AIJAC calls on Government to follow allies and sanction Iran over missile exports to Russia
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today called on the Federal Government to emulate its US and European allies and partners in announcing sanctions on individuals and entities related to Iran’s recent provision of ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes Federal Government announcement of National Student Ombudsman
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has welcomed the announcement by Federal Education Minister Jason Clare that he would be introducing legislation to Parliament to establish a National Student Ombudsman who could take complaints about antisemitism at universities, among other matters.
Read MoreLiving with a bomb bag: A mother’s perspective on Jewish life after 7 October and the death of six young Israelis
So my daughter’s birthday wasn’t a night of drinks and revelry. Rather she, along with millions of Israelis, spent that weekend anxiously awaiting Iran’s promised “reprisal” attack, and I spent it some 13,000 kilometres away, in a sleepless daze, glued to the “red alert” app which tracks rocket attacks
Read MoreEylon Levy, former Israeli Government spokesperson, in conversation with AIJAC’s Rebecca Davis
Former Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy in conversation with AIJAC’s Rebecca Davis
Read MoreHeartbreak has turned to rage in Israel: Can Benjamin Netanyahu survive the biggest challenge to his rule?
The demonstrations mark a new low in the relationship between large segments of the Israeli public and their elected government, which now seems beyond repair. So, how will Netanyahu respond?
Read MoreMass protests in Israel: Ran Porat on ABC Triple J radio
So the mass protest, people being fed up with what they see as political maneuvers slowing down or even blocking possible agreement with Hamas because of Netanyahu’s insistence on various issues of the negotiations
Read MoreHostage rescue attempts reflects the values we share with Israel
Last week, Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, an Israeli Bedouin hostage was saved by IDF Special Forces, because Israel values every life. But a few days later, six hostages were murdered by Hamas, because Israel’s enemies embrace murder, death and destruction.
Read MoreIDF, Shin Bet launch major operation in northern West Bank
There has been an alarming escalation of security threats from the northern West Bank in recent months.
Read MoreThe UN continues to ignore Israeli victims of terrorism
In the entrance hall to the United Nations in New York, there’s an exhibition reminding those visitors of the victims of terrorist attacks from around the world. But among the many exhibits of attacks, including those in New York, Boston and in Kenya, there’s one glaringly obvious group that is missing.
Read MoreJewish community condemnation of settler violence is not new
A report in the Australian (Aug. 27) about a resolution passed by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry condemning attacks by extremist elements of the settler movement against West Bank Palestinians and their property labelled this decision a “significant step” and quoted members of the Muslim community calling the resolution “unprecedented.”
Read MoreAIJAC’s submission to Senate Committee considering the establishment of an inquiry into antisemitism on Australian campuses
AIJAC has made a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee’s Inquiry strongly supporting the proposed Commission of Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities Bill 2024.
Read MoreIran steps up election interference in the US
Amidst alleged ongoing attempts to assassinate former and current American officials and politicians, including former US President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump, it is easy to overlook the Iranian regime’s continued attempts at election interference in the US.
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