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Politics in times of pandemic
The storm is almost perfect. Challenged by the coronavirus pandemic like the rest of the human race, and struck by its financial repercussions like the rest of the developed world, the medical crisis caught Israel at the height of an ongoing political drama as well.
Read MoreIsrael may soon have a new government
AIJAC’s Ahron Shapiro explains that while the details may be complicated, after nearly a year of limbo, Israel looks like it will get a new government.
Read MoreAnswers needed on Australian aid
The Australian Government may be inadvertently funding Palestinian groups with links to terrorist organisations, as well as the anti-Israel global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.
Read MoreSettlements growth decreases, but not in the eyes of Peace Now, AP
If the headline to this blog post looks familiar, it is because it is. A little over a year ago, I blogged about how the Associated Press reported an increase in construction in Israel’s West Bank settlements when housing starts had actually dropped.
Read MoreAustralia argues the ICC should not be investigating the “situation in Palestine”
Australia has consistently argued that the ICC does not have jurisdiction to investigate alleged Israeli war crimes in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem, because “Palestine” is not a sovereign state according to international law.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes Australia’s submission to the International Criminal Court
AIJAC today welcomed the Australian Government’s formal submission to the International Criminal Court arguing that the Court does not have territorial jurisdiction to consider the “Situation in the State of Palestine.”
Read MoreGantz gets a mandate – What now?
In Israel on Monday, after having received the recommendation of 61 members of Knesset, Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz was given the mandate by President Reuven Rivlin to try to form a government.
Read MoreAIJAC statement on Nowra neo-Nazi arrest
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes the news of the arrest of a man plotting a terrorist attack in NSW.
Read MoreAustralia takes Iran concerns to nuclear watchdog
The Australian Government has made one of its toughest and most comprehensive statements yet on Iran’s illegal nuclear development.
Read MoreCoronavirus spurs unity government fever in Israel
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the crash of global markets, panic buying and drastic curbs on travel and public gatherings to a level unprecedented in modern times, including in Israel. Israel has closed its schools and universities, ordered the cancellation of all events involving more than 100 people, and announced a massive economic bailout package…
Read MoreNetanyahu volleys the ball back into Gantz’s court
Like a dizzying volley between two tennis pros at match point, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his challenger Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz have been trying to exploit the results of Israel’s March 2 elections to assemble a coalition and score a clear victory over each other. While there are still weeks…
Read MoreThe resurgence of Antisemitism – Jeremy Jones on ABC Radio
AIJAC’s Jeremy Jones spoke about the resurgence of antisemitism in Australia and internationally on “Breakfast” with Fiona Parker on ABC Radio Central Victoria.
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