AIJAC’s Israel 70th Anniversary statement
April 19, 2018
The 70th anniversary of Israel’s independence is a time to celebrate the incredible achievements of the Jewish State in such a short period, and also to reflect on the challenges ahead.
Having survived its troubled genesis, being invaded from all sides, much subsequent violence and diplomatic adversity, and, until recently, a lack of natural resources, Israel nonetheless thrives and prospers.
AIJAC’s full statement to the Australian regarding Sydney University BDS petition
April 13, 2018 | AIJAC staff
Here is the full statement AIJAC provided to the Australian’s Sian Powell for the story she was writing on a BDS petition at Sydney University, which appeared today and featured excerpts from our statement:
“This is getting tiresome. It seems that every time Israel is attacked, and forced to defend itself, certain academics at Sydney University take it upon themselves to criticize not the terrorist group Hamas, responsible for the problem, but reiterate their long-standing, destructive demands for boycotts of Israel….”
AIJAC expresses regret over cancellation of asylum-seeker deal in Israel, and calls for a compassionate policy going forward
April 4, 2018
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council today expressed its regret over the cancellation of the arrangement between the State of Israel and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHRC) to regulate the standing of migrants seeking refugee status in Israel.
AIJAC welcomes speeches celebrating Israel’s 70th Anniversary in Federal Parliament
March 28, 2018
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today welcomed the Parliamentary speeches made on March 26 by Federal MPs Stuart Robert, Steve Irons, Dr Mike Kelly, Mark Dreyfus, Tim Wilson, Milton Dick and Michael Danby in support of a motion moved by Mr Robert congratulating Israel on its upcoming 70th anniversary.
AIJAC welcomes Australia’s principled votes on one-sided and counterproductive UNHRC resolutions
March 26, 2018
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today welcomed Australia’s votes against 5 resolutions passed over the weekend condemning Israel at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
AIJAC welcomes John Bolton’s new appointment
March 23, 2018
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement that John Bolton has been appointed to become the US National Security Adviser.
Visiting AIJAC guest David Harris warns of Iranian threat
March 23, 2018
The growing influence of Iran under the failing nuclear deal and the ongoing importance of the Australia-US relationship were key messages shared during this week’s visit by American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris.
Jewish world and Poland have common concern in having historical truth understood
March 9, 2018
Jeremy Jones, Director of International and of Community Affairs of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council and Poland’s newly appointed Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Michal Kolodzieski, met in Sydney today for a “full, frank and constructive” discussion on Polish-Jewish relations and the recent Polish legislation on “defamation of the Polish Nation”.
Dr Daniel Pipes to speak in Melbourne, Sydney
February 23, 2018
AIJAC, in partnership with its co-sponsors, is pleased to present top US writer and commentator Dr Daniel Pipes in Melbourne and Sydney
AIJAC statement on the arrest of Malka Leifer
February 14, 2018
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council is very pleased to see the arrest of former Melbourne school principal and accused sexual abuser Malka Leifer by Israeli police yesterday, and the subsequent court hearing alleging she had faked mental illness to avoid extradition back to Australia.
