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AIJAC expresses “deep concern” over recent developments in Syria
The Australia/ Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today expressed its strong concerns about Turkey’s unilateral incursion into northern Syria, and the apparent shift in US foreign policy toward rapid Syrian disengagement which helped facilitate the Turkish move.
Read MoreThe CEC goes gaga over the “cash ban” bill
The CEC is the cult-like Australian offshoot of the organisation created by US political activist and prolific conspiracy theorist, Lyndon LaRouche, who died in February.
Read MoreAustralia at the table as UN discusses Palestinian funding
Australia was represented at a United Nations committee meeting that called for more funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
Read MoreRacist bullying incidents are a call to action
The reverberations from media reports that two Melbourne students were subjected to humiliating anti-Semitic abuse have been felt in Jewish communities around the world. How could this happen in an enlightened society, ask well-meaning people.
Read MoreAntisemitism by schoolchildren requires pro-active response
“Incidents of anti-Jewish bullying committed by, and directed at, schoolchildren must never be excused or tolerated. As a nation, we have a responsibility to protect and assist victims and do what we can to eliminate racist behaviour and bullying,” said Dr. Colin Rubenstein, executive director of the Australia/ Israel & Jewish Affairs Council
Read MoreMann’s mission to fight antisemitism
Former UK Labour MP John Mann spoke to the Australia/Israel Review about his ongoing work to combat antisemitism, including his new appointment as Independent Adviser to the UK Government on Antisemitism.
Read MoreBound for Unity?
The experience of the 1984 and 1988 unity governments provides insight into what such an arrangement might produce for Israel today, as well as lessons of what pitfalls can be avoided
Read MoreThe options for a ruling coalition
The final results of the Sept. 17 elections establish that no candidate or party has a straightforward path to forming a governing coalition of at least 61 lawmakers in the 120-member Knesset.
Read MoreUN gives Australia a to-do list to tackle antisemitism
The first ever United Nations report on antisemitism issued by a UN Human Rights expert has acknowledged the growth in global antisemitism, including on the far-right and far-left, and also from people who ostensibly engage in apparently legitimate criticism of the Israeli government
Read MoreEditorial: Democracy in Israel, Diplomacy in Washington
While the make up of Israel’s next government remains unclear, what was striking in the aftermath of the Sept. 17 election is that Israel’s democracy remains alive and feisty.
Read MoreStatement on further delays to Malka Leifer’s extradition case
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) expressed its deep disappointment that the extradition of Malka Leifer to face justice in Australia has been delayed yet again.
Read MoreDislike of Trump is a foolish reason not to protect Australia’s interests in the Persian Gulf
This is not the Iraq War, and dislike of Trump would be a foolish reason not to protect Australia’s interests in maritime security and the free movement of energy in the region.
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