Iran strengthened by Syria withdrawal and Mattis resignation
December 21, 2018 | Naomi Levin
Two significant developments out of the United States will have likely have implications for Middle East – including Israel’s – immediate and long-term security. Most importantly, they are likely to leave a dangerous space that will be perfect for Iran to fill.
Australian falls victim to Iranian crackdown on foreign dissidents and hostage-taking
December 10, 2018 | Oved Lobel
Aside from international terrorism, hostage-taking appears to be one of the Islamic Republic’s primary modes of interacting with the civilised world.
A matter of definition: Why the IHRA working definition of antisemitism has become more important than ever
December 3, 2018 | Mirah Teichtahl
A new CNN survey has once again put antisemitism into the news headlines. According to the survey of 7000 people across seven European countries, as many as 25% of Europeans have traditional antisemitic attitudes.
ABC gets Lebanon border wall story completely backwards
November 29, 2018 | Oved Lobel
Turning a story about Israeli defensive measures against organisations sworn to its destruction and a complex issue like Ghajar into a story principally about alleged Israeli aggression and occupation – without speaking to a single Israeli – is sadly all too typical of much recent Middle Eastern coverage by the ABC.
Sheikh Omran and ASWJ tied to terror – again
November 16, 2018 | AIJAC staff
Following the terror incident at Bourke Street in Melbourne, a familiar and highly problematic voice appointed himself to speak on behalf of Muslims in response – Sheikh Mohammed Omran, the emir of the Hume Islamic Youth Centre (HIYC) at Coolaroo
Afghanistan: The Forgotten Front Against Iran
November 16, 2018 | Oved Lobel
While rarely discussed in the context of containing or rolling back Iranian regional influence and terrorism sponsorship, the war in Afghanistan is in fact an essential element of any coherent strategy to do so.
Fast Facts: Latest major outbreak of violence between Israel and Gaza
November 13, 2018 | AIJAC staff
Up to 400 rockets and mortars have been fired by Hamas and other terrorist groups into Israel over the past 24 hours. About 60 were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome defence syste.
Morrison’s Mid-East announcements: the wash-up
November 5, 2018 | Naomi Levin
The dust finally seems to have settled on Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s recent Middle East announcements and it is now possible to take a clear view.
Till they’re Green in the face
October 19, 2018 | Naomi Levin
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that Australia would consider recognising west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and east Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state has left Greens senators seething.
AIJAC congratulates Nadia Murad, winner of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2018 | Sharyn Mittelman
AIJAC congratulates Yazidi human rights activist Nadia Murad, a co-recipient of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, for her work “to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict.”
Trump clarifies – he is backing a two-state solution
September 27, 2018 | Naomi Levin
US President Donald Trump has just expressed in clearest terms his support for a two-state peace for Israel and the Palestinians.
Could Bachelet and Bishop help reform the UN Human Rights Council?
August 17, 2018 | Naomi Levin
The newly appointed United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is a Companion of the Order of Australia and led a government described by the Israeli media as “the most Jewish government in the world” outside of Israel. She also has a challenge on her hands.
