AIJAC relieved over deal to release hostages, but mindful of those left behind and ambiguity over Hamas’ role
January 16, 2025 | AIJAC
AIJAC is elated and relieved that a deal has finally been reached that will see the release of dozens of the Israeli hostages who were seized by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and have since been held in Gaza in the most inhumane conditions.
Australia’s votes at UN “starkly at odds with its own policy”
December 12, 2024 | Joel Burnie
In his speech after the vote, the Australian Ambassador says that Hamas must lay down its arm and there must be no role for terrorists in the future governance of Gaza, yet the terms of this resolution guarantee the opposite outcome. Yet this is the resolution Australia has chosen to support.
AIJAC “deeply disappointed” with “moral relativism and factual confusion” in speech from Foreign Minister
December 10, 2024 | Colin Rubenstein
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today expressed deep disappointment at the inappropriate moral relativism displayed by Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong during her Hawke Lecture on December 9 at the University of South Australia, in which she placed Russia, China and Israel side by side when it comes to supposed violations of international law.
Senator Watt’s comments “disappointing and irresponsible”
December 9, 2024 | Colin Rubenstein
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today expressed disappointment with Senator Murray Watt’s comments suggesting Josh Frydenberg’s concerns about the Government’s handling of antisemitism are partly motivated by politics.
AIJAC horrified by arson attack on Melbourne synagogue
December 6, 2024 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) is horrified and disgusted by the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea this morning.
AIJAC deeply disappointed by Australian vote change on “woefully one-sided” UN Resolution
December 4, 2024 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council is yet again deeply disappointed by the Australian Government’s change of vote on a UN General Assembly resolution – this time one titled “Peaceful Settlement of the question of Palestine”.
AIJAC congratulates Senator Simon Birmingham
November 29, 2024
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council conveys its best wishes and appreciation to Simon Birmingham upon his announcement that he is retiring from federal politics.
AIJAC welcomes Lebanon ceasefire deal
November 27, 2024 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council welcomes news of the ceasefire deal that will stop Hezbollah attacking Israeli civilians.
AIJAC slams ICC decision to issue warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant
November 22, 2024 | AIJAC staff
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council slammed the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defence minister.
AIJAC deeply concerned by Australia’s latest UN votes
November 14, 2024 | Colin Rubenstein
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) is deeply concerned by the Australian Government’s vote on two draft resolutions in the UN General Assembly’s Second Committee, and the Government’s apparent determination to further weaken Australia’s long-standing bipartisan position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
