Israel prepares to counter drones and cruise missiles from Iran and its proxies
November 8, 2019 | Oved Lobel
Thus far, Israeli intelligence has managed to thwart several Iranian drone attack plans and Israel is also seeking to deter such attacks by signalling Iranian forces responsible will pay a heavy price given Israeli command of the air.
Decisions need to be made after UNRWA director’s departure
November 8, 2019 | Naomi Levin
It is the perfect time for Australia to review its sizeable contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), following the departure of its director-general Pierre Krahenbuhl.
Why Iran’s decision to resume enriching uranium at Fordow is a big deal
November 7, 2019 | AIJAC staff
Summary Iran has announced a new round of nuclear measures which breach the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear…
Australia fails to sanction Iran while backing crumbling JCPOA
November 1, 2019 | Naomi Levin
In December 2018, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that Australia would “keep the option” of additional autonomous sanctions against Iran. But according to the Government, in the 11 months since then, that option has not been considered, much less pursued.
The CEC goes gaga over the “cash ban” bill
October 10, 2019 | Judy Maynard
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.
Australia at the table as UN discusses Palestinian funding
October 10, 2019 | Naomi Levin
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).
Mann’s mission to fight antisemitism
October 3, 2019 | Naomi Levin
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.
UN gives Australia a to-do list to tackle antisemitism
September 25, 2019 | Naomi Levin
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
Insider’s guide to the Israeli elections
September 17, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro
As Israelis head to the polls today (September 17) for the second time in five months, here’s a quick guide to follow activity in Israel’s various political parties since April’s election as well how they have framed their campaigns.
Understanding Bibi’s controversial campaign pledge on the Jordan Valley
September 13, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro
Election promises should always be taken with a grain of salt, but especially Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s promise on September 10 to extend Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea should he win Israel’s general election on September 17.
Australia’s security chiefs highlight benefits of intel sharing with Israel
September 10, 2019 | Sharyn Mittelman
Retiring ASIO Director-General of Security Duncan Lewis recently addressed the Lowy Institute and reflected on the importance of exchanging information…
Veiled Horror: Iran’s headscarf protesters sentenced to decades in prison
September 10, 2019 | Judy Maynard
It is evident that, both in the UN and most of the world’s media, there is little interest in shining a light, let alone bringing pressure to bear, on Iran over the human rights abuses it inflicts daily on it population in general, and Iranian women in particular.
