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.
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.
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….
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.
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.
