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The opportunity of Trump’s “deal of the century”
While no one expected Trump’s deal would result in an overnight breakthrough, the plan could plant the seeds of hope for a new fruitful dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians for a number of reasons.
Read MoreWhat’s on the table in Donald’s deal?
US President Donald Trump’s long-awaited “deal of the century” peace plan will not satisfy both sides’ maximalist positions and fudges some of the detail, but does provide some innovative proposals to ensure Israel’s security needs.
Read MoreDownplaying the Hezbollah presence in Latin America: A Fisking
The article goes too far in minimising and downplaying Hezbollah and Iranian infrastructure on the continent today.
Read MoreHighlights from the World Holocaust Forum, Jerusalem
World leaders gathered to remember the victims of the Holocaust at the 5th World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem on January 23, 2020.
Read MoreBehnam Ben Taleblu interviewed on ABC Radio “PM” about Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert [Transcript]
Recent AIJAC guest Behnam Ben Taleblu interviewed on ABC Radio “PM” on Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert and Iranian hostage-taking
Read MoreAustralia represented as states recommit to Holocaust remembrance
The Australian Government recommitted to remembering the Holocaust and acknowledging contemporary antisemitism at a meeting in Europe this week.
Read MoreRight-wing parties reunite
Late last night, party lists were finalised for the election for Israel’s 23rd Knesset, which will take place on March 2. In an update to yesterday’s blog, let me note some last-minute surprises and developments. At the proverbial eleventh hour yesterday (January 15), New Right party leader Naftali Bennett and Jewish Home party leader Rafi…
Read MoreMergers, reshuffles ahead of tonight’s Israeli election deadline
In the lead-up to Israel’s March 2 election – its third in the past year following two successive failures to achieve a government coalition – political parties are scrambling to finalise their lists ahead of the January 15 filing deadline (that is, 10pm this evening Israel time). In a major development intended to eliminate the…
Read MoreIranian protesters are bravely demonstrating against the brutal Iranian regime
Iranian protesters are bravely demonstrating against the brutal Iranian regime. Watch as they refuse to step on the Israeli and American flags.
Read MoreJeremy Jones interviewed about antisemitism on ABC Radio “PM”
AIJAC’s Jeremy Jones was interviewed on ABC radio’s PM program on January 14 on antisemitism
Read MoreAIJAC encourages contributions to bushfire relief
AIJAC encourages contributions to bushfire relief
Read MoreAIJAC welcomes reports Leifer found fit to face an extradition hearing
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today welcomed reports that a panel of court-appointed mental health professionals has determined that Malka Leifer is psychologically fit to face an extradition hearing after countless delays and alleged ministerial interference. Leifer is facing 74 charges of child sexual abuse in Victoria dating from her time as principal…
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