AIJAC expresses horror at the murderous terrorism in Sri Lanka
April 23, 2019 | AIJAC
No words are sufficient to convey our horror at the murderous terrorism in Sri Lanka, in which hundreds of innocent children, men and women in prayer were among those who had their lives taken in almost unparalleled acts of barbarism.
AIJAC welcomes opening of Australia’s new Trade and Defence Office in Jerusalem
April 12, 2019 | AIJAC staff
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes the opening of a new Australian Trade and Defence Office in Jerusalem.
AIJAC commends Australia for its repudiation of flagrant anti-Israel bias at the UN
March 25, 2019 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes the Australian Government’s principled decision to vote against all resolutions under the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) biased Agenda Item 7, which each year is devoted exclusively to condemning Israel.
AIJAC Condemns Christchurch Atrocities
March 18, 2019 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) expresses its deep dismay at the horrific terrorist attacks on Muslims in Christchurch New Zealand, in an act of appalling right-wing racist terrorism.
Australia should follow UK, list Hezbollah in its entirety
February 26, 2019 | AIJAC
Following the UK government’s decision to ban Hezbollah in its entirety, AIJAC urges Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs to take a close look at Britain’s announcement and urgently review Australia’s own terrorism listing for Hezbollah.
Statement on recent controversies in Israel over the Otzma Yehudit party
February 25, 2019 | AIJAC
It is deeply regrettable that recent political manoeuvres in Israel appear likely to bolster the credibility and electoral prospects of Otzma Yehudit, a party comprised of followers of the late Rabbi Meir Kahane.
Morrison, Shorten welcome 70 years of diplomatic relations with Israel
February 19, 2019 | AIJAC staff
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) welcomes the statements made in the Commonwealth Parliament today by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten marking 70 years of Australia’s diplomatic relations with Israel.
Investigate any alleged interference in Malka Leifer extradition case
February 15, 2019 | AIJAC
AIJAC is deeply troubled by reports of alleged wrongdoing by Israel’s Deputy Health Minister regarding the extradition case of accused sex offender Malka Leifer, indicted for numerous offences in Victoria.
AIJAC commends International Paralympic Committee for principled decision on Malaysia
January 29, 2019 | AIJAC staff
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is to be commended for its principled, moral decision to prevent Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s Malaysia from hijacking the Paralympic world swimming championships in defiance of the ideals of the international Paralympic movement.
