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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.

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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.

Aiia Maasarwe, an international student from Baqa al-Gharbiyye, in the north of Israel.

Statement on the death of Aiia Maasarwe

January 18, 2019 | AIJAC staff

AIJAC has released a statement on the death of Israeli citizen Aiia Maasarwe.

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AIJAC mourns two Israeli giants – Amos Oz and Moshe Arens

January 9, 2019

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) mourns the loss of two great Israelis – Amos Oz and Moshe Arens….

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AIJAC says negotiations, not unilateral actions, key to peaceful Israeli/Palestinian future

December 19, 2018 | AIJAC staff

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) strongly agrees with the principle of negotiations aimed at achieving a peaceful, secure future for Israelis and Palestinians, and on that basis is concerned at parts of the resolution adopted by the Australian Labor Party’s National Conference.

Scott Morrison announces recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel's Capital at the Sydney Institute

AIJAC welcomes Government’s acknowledgement of the reality that Jerusalem is Israel’s capital and positive steps on Iran and towards the UN

December 16, 2018 | AIJAC staff

The announcement that Australia would recognise west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, while acknowledging east Jerusalem could be the capital of a future Palestinian state, shows a real commitment to progressing a two-state peace.

The US sponsored a resolution in the United Nations condemning Hamas' ongoing terrorism against Israel.

AIJAC commends Australian Government for UNGA vote condemning Hamas

December 7, 2018 | AIJAC staff

On December 6, in the United Nations General Assembly, Australia joined 87 other nations in condemning Hamas’ terrorist tactics against Israel.

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AIJAC welcomes Australia’s UN votes

December 3, 2018 | AIJAC staff

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to vote “no” on six anti-Israel resolutions on November 29, 2018, at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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AIJAC is hiring in Sydney, Melbourne

November 29, 2018

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), the premier public affairs organisation for the Australian Jewish community, has full and part-time employment opportunities in our Sydney and Melbourne offices

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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