AIJAC hails Australia’s stance on ICC and Israel
January 6, 2020 | AIJAC staff
The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has expressed gratitude to the Australian Government for expressing its concern about the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
Israeli diplomat and adviser Dr. Tal Becker to speak in Melbourne and Sydney
November 22, 2019
AIJAC, in conjunction with our co-sponsors, is proud to present distinguished Israeli diplomat and policy adviser Dr. Tal Becker at events in Melbourne and Sydney
AIJAC welcomes US stance on settlements and international law
November 19, 2019 | AIJAC
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has today welcomed the statement by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announcing that “The establishment of Israeli civilian settlements [in the West Bank] is not, per se, inconsistent with international law.”
AIJAC condemns latest rocket attacks from Gaza, noting Iranian role in the escalation
November 13, 2019 | AIJAC
In the wake of around 200 rockets fired into Israel since yesterday, injuring several Israelis, the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today condemned Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad for their “blatant war crimes” and “callous contempt for human life”
Don’t miss out: Ehud Ya’ari in Melbourne
October 17, 2019
Co-hosted by AIJAC, the Zionist Federation of Australia and UIA Victoria, authoritative and influential Israeli commentator, author and analyst Ehud Ya’ari will look ahead to 2020 in Israel.
AIJAC statement on Halle shootings
October 10, 2019 | AIJAC staff
It is difficult to express the sense of shock and outrage at the murderous attack near the synagogue in Halle, Germany, while Jewish people were at prayer on the holiest day of the Jewish year.
AIJAC expresses “deep concern” over recent developments in Syria
October 10, 2019 | AIJAC staff
The Australia/ Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today expressed its strong concerns about Turkey’s unilateral incursion into northern Syria, and the apparent shift in US foreign policy toward rapid Syrian disengagement which helped facilitate the Turkish move.
Antisemitism by schoolchildren requires pro-active response
October 4, 2019 | AIJAC
“Incidents of anti-Jewish bullying committed by, and directed at, schoolchildren must never be excused or tolerated. As a nation, we have a responsibility to protect and assist victims and do what we can to eliminate racist behaviour and bullying,” said Dr. Colin Rubenstein, executive director of the Australia/ Israel & Jewish Affairs Council
Statement on further delays to Malka Leifer’s extradition case
September 24, 2019 | AIJAC staff
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) expressed its deep disappointment that the extradition of Malka Leifer to face justice in Australia has been delayed yet again.
AFL delegation briefed on antisemitism, Holocaust history and Jewish community concerns
September 18, 2019
Former star footballer and media commentator Dermott Brereton, AFL General Counsel Andrew Dillon and St Kilda F.C. General Manager, Simon Lethlean, have paid a visit to the Jewish Holocaust Centre in Melbourne, where they were taken through the Holocaust museum by Museum Director Jayne Josem and Education Director Lisa Phillips.
