Israel election campaign update
February 7, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro
In an update to our January 11 blog kicking off Israel’s election season ahead of polling day on April 9,…
Australian women’s march rallies set an example for the US
January 30, 2019 | Sharyn Mittelman
The focus of the Australian Women’s March rallies is something which could inspire the US Women’s March, Inc. which has been embroiled by controversy and infighting.
The ABC’s unhealthy coverage of Gaza’s antibiotic resistance problem
January 17, 2019 | Allon Lee
An ability to differentiate genuine news from propaganda is a basic skill required of journalists – whether you work for…
Will Malaysian PM Mahathir get away with victimising Israeli Paralympic swimmers?
January 16, 2019 | Mirah Teichtahl & Naomi Levin
As expected, Malaysia’s recycled Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has resumed his Israel-hating ways, this time taking out his bigotry on, of all people, paralympic swimmers.
A real political football
January 11, 2019 | Naomi Levin
How has a situation arisen where the football teams of two neighbouring populations play in different continental competitions? Simple: boycotts.
Understanding Israel’s chaotic election campaign: AIJAC’s guide to the fast-changing political scene of recent weeks
January 11, 2019 | Mirah Teichtahl
AIJAC’s quick guide to recent political developments in Israel
Settlements growth decreases, but not in the eyes of Peace Now, AP
January 10, 2019 | Ahron Shapiro
On January 4, The Australian published a highly speculative and misleading AP article touting claims by the Israeli anti-settlement NGO Peace Now…
The International Union of Virtual Media: The Long Arm of Iranian Propaganda
December 21, 2018 | Oved Lobel
The full extent of the IUVM has likely yet to be uncovered, but it has already proven far broader and more dangerous than initially believed.
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.
