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Emergence of neo-Nazis must be countered through education
When ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess warned that neo-Nazis have emerged as one of Australia’s most challenging security threats, many Australians would have experienced a collective chill.
Read MoreClimbing off fence, Lieberman apparently moving to oust Netanyahu
In a normal Israeli election, a result showing Likud as the largest party and head of the largest bloc, even if not quite holding a majority of the Knesset seats, would naturally give that party a huge advantage in forming a government. But last Monday’s election was anything but a normal election, having been the…
Read MoreAustralian Government notes UNRWA concerns, but continues funding
The Australia Government will not withhold funding to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), but will continue to make representations to UNRWA management to ensure funding is spent in a “targeted” way, Senate committee has heard.
Read MorePA hypocrisy on “anti-normalisation”
The latest episode in the annals of Palestinian anti-normalisation shows that, to mix metaphors, speaking out of both sides of your mouth can blow up in your face.
Read MoreNuclear watchdog gets serious on Iran
New IAEA reports highlight Iranian refusal to cooperate with inspectors, fast-growing enriched uranium stockpiles
Read MoreWhen is a ban not a ban?
It is time Australia listed Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation in the interests of national security and to ensure consistency with our closest allies.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Israeli election result
How to explain Netanyahu’s resurgence, particularly in light of the fact that he has been indicted for bribery, fraud and breach of trust? And how is it that Blue and White somehow retreated from its achievements in elections last April and September?
Read MorePresident Rivlin’s visit to Australia with Ehud Yaari
Israeli TV commentator and analyst Ehud Yaari appeared on ABC TV’s The World to discuss Israeli President Reuven Rivlin’s visit to Australia.
Read MoreIsraeli election preview with Ehud Yaari
Israeli TV commentator and political analyst Ehud Yaari appeared on ABC News Breakfast on February 28. He was interviewed about the third Israeli election in 11 months, the Trump Administration’s Middle East peace plan and the ongoing extradition case of alleged child abuser Malka Leifer.
Read MoreBackground to the visit of Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to Australia
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin arrives in Australia today for a state visit. The Israel Embassy has provided some details on his scheduled program, but here is some additional background material on Rivlin and where his visit fits into the history of Australia-Israel relations.
Read MoreIsrael prez cements ties
This week, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin will land in Australia on an official visit. It is the third visit by an Israeli President to Australia, but the first in 15 years.
Read MorePush to list Hezbollah’s military wing as a terrorist group ‘doesn’t go far enough’
AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein spoke to Peta Credlin on Sky News Australia about a proposed ban on Hezbollah’s military wing.
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