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Tragic shift on antisemitism should terrify us all
This kind of hatred never stays contained. The history is clear: every society that has allowed itself to follow this path has ended up ashamed of where it arrived and inevitably in abject failure. So we must ask, urgently and clearly: is this really the road we want Australia to go down?
Read MoreAustralia’s Antisemitism problem is no longer shocking — it’s normalised
Are Russian Orthodox churches in Australia being attacked over the Ukraine war? Are Chinese Australians persecuted over the Chinese communist government’s treatment of the Uyghurs? Of course not. Individuals are not held responsible for the actions of foreign governments. Except, it seems, when it comes to Jews, who always seem to bear collective responsibility for anything bad happening in the world, including the alleged and often misrepresented actions of the State of Israel.
Read MoreCould this be the 1967 moment for the Islamic Revolution?
In the end, the battle that many expected to be a bang was in fact a whimper, with the regime completely powerless to defend itself or retaliate in any meaningful fashion.
Read MoreAfter the ceasefire, we should not forget that Iran’s regime is a threat to everyone
For those who have forgotten 2022 or simply believe the Iranian regime is somehow virtuous because they do not like its enemies, it’s important to remember what this regime actually is and what it does. Iran, the region, and the world would be a significantly better, safer places without it.
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes finding of 18C breach by Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes the Federal Court’s finding that Wissam (William) Haddad, also known as Abu Ousayd, knowingly breached Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act in several sermons, by utilising antisemitic language under the guise of religious preaching.
Read More‘Optimism’ for Hamas to ‘exile’ their power and create a permanent ceasefire with Israel: Joel Burnie on Sky News
Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council Joel Burnie says there is a “lot of optimism” in the war between Israel and Gaza ending sometime soon. Mr Burnie claims the ending of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran has given Israel “the momentum” to create a “complete realignment” of the region, which can allow for a ceasefire to occur with Gaza.
Read MoreA ceasefire – but will the fire actually cease?
The campaign was undoubtedly an incredible achievement by Israel, which has lived under the nightmarish shadow of a potentially nuclear-armed Iran, dedicated to the Jewish state’s destruction, for decades. But… Iran has already sworn it will resume its illegal nuclear efforts – even as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei surreally insists that Iran won a great victory.
Read MoreWeekend Hebrew media update: Gaza, Iran and Israel
Following the apparent conclusion of the 12-day Israel-Iran war, AIJAC once again brings you rare and exclusive interviews, fresh analysis and commentary from Hebrew Israeli media as some weekend reading.
Read MoreInside Israel’s strike on Iran: The intelligence coups that made it possible
According to Israeli sources, planning for the strike formally began in late 2024 – at the height of the war with Hezbollah – when Israeli intelligence recognised a convergence of opportunity, urgency and readiness
Read MoreSometimes a military solution is necessary
The Albanese Government’s belated and begrudging support for the US strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan on Saturday reflected the discomfort of many Western governments at US President Trump’s direct military involvement.
Read MoreWar Update: Operation Rising Lion – Were the goals achieved?
Today’s AIJAC Iran war update once again brings you rare and exclusive interviews, fresh analysis and commentary from Hebrew Israeli media. Today’s update includes: Following yesterday’s ceasefire between Israel and Iran, veteran Middle East and military analysts Tzvi Yehezkeli and Yossi Yehoshua field questions from their i24 (Hebrew) colleague Miri Michaeli about whether Operation Rising…
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes Iran-Israel Ceasefire
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but warned that there is still more to be done to achieve regional stability and peace. AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein said, “Despite some initial breaches and incidents, the ceasefire between Iran and Israel now seems…
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