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Reframing Gaza: Iran’s multi-front war against Israel
For anyone genuinely interested in analyzing and discussing the conflict, the starting point must be the recognition of two parallel phenomena: the pan-Islamic “resistance” jihad to destroy Israel, which has no relation to Israeli policies; and the fight for civil and political rights for Palestinians and the aspirational pursuit of a two-state solution. To muddle the two is to justify the genocidal aims of the former and thoroughly discredit the latter.
Read MoreWhat will Israel’s next government look like?
Eight Israeli political parties have joined forces to create a super governing coalition. The coalition still needs to be ratified by the Knesset, which will vote on it in coming days.
Read MoreIsrael poised to install most ideologically diverse government ever
Israel’s new unity government agreement which was signed late on June 2 by leaders of eight parties won’t take effect until the Knesset votes on it, giving Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu one last fleeting window of time to try to find an MK willing to defect and vote against it. On the morning of…
Read MoreCorrections to ABC “Explainer” highlight media’s Gaza problems
However they came about, the ABC does deserve credit for correcting its errors. But some hard questions need to be answered about how they ever came to be published in what is supposed to be a historical backgrounder in the first place.
Read MoreThe Palestinian Case Against Hamas – Bassem Eid
Bassem Eid, a Jerusalem-based political analyst, human rights pioneer and expert commentator in Arab and Palestinian affairs, joined an AIJAC Live Online webinar on 2 June 2021.
Read MoreTo avoid another Gaza war don’t empower Iran
The recent outbreak of intense violence between Israel and Hamas-ruled Gaza has once again underlined the Iranian role in fomenting violence and instability across the region.
Read MoreAustralian Islamist extremist group fans the antisemitic flames
During the recent conflict in Gaza, HT Aus organised a protest titled “Dua (prayer) for Al-Aqsa” in Sydney and a social media video discussion. In them, they engaged in blatant antisemitism – accusing Jews of being “evil and treacherous”, of spreading “filth”… – and demanded that all Jews in “Palestine” leave or be killed.
Read MoreAIJAC’s Ahron Shapiro discusses Israeli political situation on ABC News Radio
AIJAC’s Ahron Shapiro discussed the Israeli political situation on ABC News Radio with Glen Bartholomew, 31 May 2021.
Read MoreABC, SBS remind journalists to remain impartial
Australia’s two public broadcasters have both told a Senate Estimates hearing that they have reminded their staff of the need to report impartially, after a small number signed a pro-Palestinian open letter.
Read MoreAIJAC submission to the Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence and Security review into the relisting of Hizballah ESO
AIJAC has again called on the Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence and Security to recommend the Australian Government designate in its entirety Hezbollah as a terrorist group.
Read MoreIf you cheer for Hamas, you should understand it wants Israel wiped from the map
I remain hopeful that the dream of many Israelis and many Palestinians to co-exist in peace is achievable. But we need people of good will to make sure that their views are based on facts, not on slogans.
Read MoreBenjamin Netanyahu was on the brink of political defeat. Then, another conflict broke out in Gaza
Despite some conspiratorial claims to the contrary, long-serving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not looking or hoping for a major conflict with the Palestinians to help him hold onto power.
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