Palestinians hint at negotiations as Israel mulls extending sovereignty to parts of West Bank
June 12, 2020 | Ahron Shapiro
Just weeks since Israel formed its first fully functioning government in a year and half, it is approaching its first big decision regarding the extension of Israeli sovereignty and/or law to the Jordan Valley and some or all of its settlements in the West Bank
The IAEA’s damning report card on Iran’s nuclear program
June 12, 2020 | AIJAC staff
On June 5 and 6, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued two periodical reports – one public and the other confidential – into Iran’s nuclear program. The documents reveal systemically increasing violations by Iran of its commitments to the international community.
The Larouchites heart China
June 9, 2020 | Judy Maynard
The Chinese government, which has been in the news rather a lot lately and for all the wrong reasons, has a fervent local admirer. The obscure Australian Citizens Party (ACP) – a small but financially potent and cultish political grouping
The price Palestinians pay for anti-normalisation
June 3, 2020 | Sharyn Mittelman
It is obvious that for genuine peace to be achieved between Israelis and Palestinians there must be cooperation and reconciliation…
Khamenei tweets, Australia sleeps
June 2, 2020 | Naomi Levin
Elements of the Australian Government have continued to focus on building closer ties with Iran, even as the Iranian Supreme Leader openly calls for violent attacks on Jewish people.
Israel refuses Chinese bids on desal, 5G projects
May 28, 2020 | Ahron Shapiro
Under the backdrop of US-Chinese tension and a growing wariness of Beijing’s intentions, Israel Chose a local company in…
Israel finally swears in national emergency government
May 18, 2020 | Ahron Shapiro
Israel’s 35th Government was sworn in Sunday, ending an unprecedented 17-month period including three consecutive deadlocked elections without achieving fully functioning government.
Intra-Likud spat delays launch of new Israeli government
May 15, 2020 | Ahron Shapiro
The swearing-in of Israel’s 35th government, which had been planned for last night, was delayed until at least Sunday after dissension erupted within the Likud over allocation of its ministerial portfolios for the impending national emergency government.
Iran’s continuing cyber-mischief during the coronavirus crisis
May 12, 2020 | Oved Lobel
Iranian hackers and propaganda networks have been working overtime during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Israel’s High Court won’t nix Gantz-Netanyahu deal: Gov’t on track to form next week
May 7, 2020 | Ahron Shapiro
In green-lighting the Gantz-Netanyahu deal, the Court fell short of fully endorsing it, hinting that even after the agreement is passed, legislation required to fulfil some of the terms of the deal could again be challenged
