People hold candles as they gather for a vigil in the aftermath of a deadly shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation, in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Statement on the Horrific Attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

October 29, 2018

AIJAC expresses outrage at the murderous assault on The Tree of Life Synagogue, which targeted Jewish people who were involved in prayer and worship on the Sabbath. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and the community which was targeted.

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AIJAC National Chairman Mark Leibler: Account of June 2010 Rudd meeting in Fairfax papers “completely false”

October 19, 2018

AIJAC National Chairman Mark Leibler has stated he was “surprised and shocked” at the account in the story by Latika Bourke on the Fairfax newspaper website about former PM Kevin Rudd’s forthcoming memoirs (“Israel forged Australian passports before, Kevin Rudd reveals in new book”, Oct. 19) of a meeting that was held in Canberra on June 3, 2010 and his role in it.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne outline the Federal Government's decisions

AIJAC praises government’s new foreign policy announcements as “courageous, measured and principled”

October 16, 2018

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has welcomed the new foreign policy announcements made today by Prime Minister Scott Morrison regarding Jerusalem, UN voting, policy toward Iran and upgrading defence ties with Israel

(Left to Right): Mark Leibler, PM Scott Morrison, Colin Rubenstein, Solomon Lew

AIJAC leaders meet with Prime Minister Scott Morrison

October 11, 2018

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council’s (AIJAC) National Chairman Mark Leibler, Executive Director Dr. Colin Rubenstein and longstanding supporter Solomon…

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Renowned Israeli historian Prof. Efraim Karsh to speak in Sydney

October 11, 2018

In partnership with the North Shore Synagogue, AIJAC is proud to present renowned Israeli historian Prof. Efraim Karsh.

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Israeli defence and security experts to speak in Melbourne, Sydney

October 10, 2018

AIJAC, in conjunction with our co-sponsors, is proud to present these distinguished Israeli security and strategic experts at events in Sydney and Melbourne

ABC Israel correspondent Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop

AIJAC “very disappointed “ in ABC TV story on Israel’s Nation-State Law, will lodge complaint

September 6, 2018 | AIJAC

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) is very disappointed at the one-sided and misleading report on the September 4 edition ABC TV’s “7.30”, covering Israel’s Nation State Law.

A Palestinian man walks past the building of the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City on January 8, 2018.
(Photo MOHAMMED ABED/AFP/Getty Images)

Statement on recently announced US funding cuts to UNRWA

September 5, 2018 | AIJAC

It has long been clear that, for anyone who wants a genuine and sustainable Israeli-Palestinian two-state resolution, the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has been part of the problem that prevents that from happening

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AIJAC welcomes new PM Morrison, thanks Turnbull and Bishop

August 24, 2018

The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today extended its sincere congratulations to newly elected Prime Minister and Liberal party leader Scott Morrison and deputy leader Josh Frydenberg.

Senator Anning: Maiden speech caused an uproar

AIJAC condemns remarks by Senator Fraser Anning

August 15, 2018

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today condemned remarks made by Senator Fraser Anning in his maiden speech to the Australian Senate yesterday.

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