Israeli strike on Hamas’ haven in Qatar unsurprising
September 10, 2025 | AIJAC
While the results are still unclear, AIJAC is not surprised that Israel has targeted the most senior Hamas leadership in their haven in Qatar yesterday. These individuals were directly responsible for the brutal October 7 massacre, and have been orchestrating and managing the war against the State of Israel, complete with numerous war crimes, ever since…
AIJAC welcomes steps against Iran and IRGC following revelation of their role in antisemitic attacks in Australia
August 26, 2025
AIJAC today welcomed the Albanese government’s announcement of strong action against the Iranian regime and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following ASIO reaching the conclusion that the IRGC had bankrolled and orchestrated at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia.
E1 announcement unhelpful, but many claims about it are untrue
August 22, 2025 | AIJAC staff
AIJAC Executive Director Colin Rubenstein said today, “Israel’s announcement last week about the E1 extension of Maale Adumim was unhelpful, as were Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s ill-advised and incorrect comments about E1’s impact on a two-state outcome.”
Denial of visa to Israeli Knesset member “deeply troubling”
August 19, 2025 | AIJAC
The Australian Government’s last-minute decision to deny entry to Israeli Knesset member Simcha Rothman is deeply troubling. While some of his views undoubtedly may be controversial and contrary to those held by AIJAC, refusing him a visa sets a disturbing precedent for Australia’s treatment of a fellow democracy and long-standing friend.
AIJAC deeply disappointed at misguided Palestinian statehood decision
August 11, 2025 | AIJAC
AIJAC is deeply disappointed at the Government’ misguided and counter-productive decision, because it sets back the positive possibility of a peaceful, viable, negotiated Palestinian state being established alongside Israel.
AIJAC calls UK’s Palestine recognition plans “counter-productive”; commends Australia’s more responsible approach
July 30, 2025 | AIJAC staff
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today denounced the plans announced by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer yesterday to recognise “Palestine” in September unless Israel took substantive steps to end the war in Gaza, and promised to promote a two-state resolution.
AIJAC welcomes PM’s comments on ‘Palestine’ recognition, but concerned about international law misunderstandings
July 28, 2025 | Colin Rubenstein
“Without detracting from his sensible comments on recognition, we hope the Prime Minister will be better briefed on international law issues such as these in future,” Dr Rubenstein concluded.
AIJAC: PM Albanese’s statement on Gaza very disappointing, risks exacerbating the situation
July 25, 2025 | AIJAC
AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein said, “It is a disturbing that Prime Minister Albanese is so reliant for his…
AIJAC rejects joint statement on Gaza as “badly misguided and deeply counter-productive”
July 22, 2025 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today rejected the joint statement by Australia and 27 other Western countries on the “Occupied Palestinian Territories” as badly misguided and deeply counter-productive to the very aims these countries seek.
AIJAC deeply disappointed by linkage of antisemitism plan decision to upcoming Islamophobia report
July 17, 2025
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today expressed its deep disappointment at statements from Education Minister Jason Clare regarding Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism, apparently linking the Government’s response to it to a forthcoming report on Islamophobia.
