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AIJAC 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.
Read MoreEmergence 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?
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