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Is a war between Israel and Hezbollah likely in 2021?
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy terrorist organisation in Lebanon, are brewing amongst IDF warnings of the possible escalation of clashes on a limited scale into a wider conflict between the two sides over the coming months. While the Israeli army is preparing itself for such a development, at this stage, it seems that both sides would prefer to avoid a major conflict for the time being.
Read MoreICC recognising Palestine creates setback for Middle East peace hopes
At a time when Arab states are seeking to end the wider Arab-Israeli conflict, the International Criminal Court earlier this month handed the Palestinian Authority the ammunition it needs to prolong the seemingly interminable Palestinian conflict with Israel.
Read MoreThe Biden Administration needs to build on US Mideast achievements
President Joe Biden’s inauguration brought with it a sea change in American politics, and the new Administration is plainly eager to revise the policies of former president Donald Trump. Yet the new Administration would be well advised to try not to throw the baby out with the bathwater when establishing new policies.
Read MoreIsrael’s vaccination success by the numbers
The first statistical data from Israel’s world-beating rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine appear very encouraging.
Read MoreBiden, the Middle East & Beyond: Knowns and Unknowns – Danielle Pletka
Danielle Pletka is a senior fellow in foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). She joined an AIJAC Live Online webinar on 17 February 2021.
Read MoreHezbollah cyberattack on Australian company is part of a growing cyber-threat emanating from Iran
Iran’s capabilities in cyberspace are clearly improving, and that will likely mean more credible disinformation operations, more sophisticated cyberattacks and improved espionage capacity, in Australia and elsewhere.
Read MoreAIJAC makes parliamentary submission on countering extremist movements and radicalism in Australia
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) made a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) addressing its Inquiry into extremist movements and radicalism in Australia.
Read MoreWhen will Europe grow a spine on Iranian terrorism?
Europe has a long history of looking the other way on terrorism. So perhaps it should come as no surprise that France –as well as the rest of Europe – appears essentially unresponsive or even indifferent to a thwarted terror attack by agents of the Iranian regime on its soil.
Read MoreThe View from Israel: COVID, Elections & the Biden Administration – Einat Wilf
Dr Einat Wilf is a former Knesset Member for Labour and the co-author of “The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace”. She joined an AIJAC Live Online webinar on 9 February 2021.
Read MoreMess in the Middle East
Iran is playing a dangerous game of nuclear chicken with the incoming Biden administration, attempting to panic them into immediately lifting sanctions and re-entering the badly flawed Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear agreement without amendment.
Read MoreSky News’ Sharri Markson discusses ICC with Sen. James Patterson, cites AIJAC’s Dr Colin Rubenstein
Sky News host Sharri Markson says several Islamic countries, many “the enemies of Israel,” are determining the legitimacy of the Jewish state and its right to defend itself from attack. “This weekend the International Criminal Court announced it has the power to charge Israel with war crimes over Palestinian territories,” Ms Markson said.
Read MoreAustralian Government commended for ICC approach
The Australian Government has shown its commitment to the consistent and just application of international law in condemning the recent decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber.
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