AIJAC condemns terror attack on Palestinians
July 31, 2015 | Colin Rubenstein
AIJAC condemns in the strongest terms last night’s arson of two homes in the Palestinian village of Duma in the West Bank, which claimed the life of 18-month-old Ali Darawshe.
Media statement: ALP resolution
July 26, 2015
“While there are aspects in the Middle East resolution adopted at the ALP conference today that can be welcomed, its general tenor and threat to support unilateral recognition of a Palestinian State under a future Labor Government are disappointing. This approach is likely to undermine, rather than constructively encourage, progress toward a negotiated, durable two-state resolution that remains the bipartisan consensus in Australia”, commented AIJAC’s national chairman Mark Leibler and executive director Dr Colin Rubenstein.
AIJAC applauds Australia’s principled stand at ECOSOC
July 24, 2015
AIJAC applauds the principled stand Australia took in opposing the viciously anti-Israel resolution at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) annual session.
Australia can hold its head high as the only member state along with the US to oppose this appallingly biased resolution…
Isi Leibler to speak in Melbourne
July 20, 2015
Veteran Australian and International Jewish leader Isi Leibler – now residing in Jerusalem – will soon speak in Melbourne on the topic: “Israel Confronts Its Adversaries”.
AIJAC deeply concerned about Iran nuclear deal
July 15, 2015
AIJAC is deeply concerned that the deal announced between Iran and the P5+1 will further destabilise the Middle East. It seems likely that it will only delay but not prevent Iran’s ability to obtain nuclear weapons, while also providing Teheran with a large amount of new resources to continue its efforts at destabilising regional neighbours and in supporting terrorism…
Statement: AIJAC gravely concerned for kidnapped Israelis
July 10, 2015
AIJAC is gravely concerned for the welfare of two Israeli civilians who, it has just been revealed, are believed to be currently being held captive by Hamas or other Palestinian terror groups in Gaza, and extends our sincerest sympathy and hopes for their safe return to the families and loved ones of the two individuals concerned.
Statement: AIJAC condemns antisemitic tweets
June 30, 2015
There is no place for racism in Australian society, and AIJAC commends Libertas Financial Planning for terminating financial adviser James Howarth’s authorised representative status following Howarth’s vile antisemitic tweets attacking Assistant Treasurer The Hon. Josh Frybenberg MP.
We are also pleased that the Financial Services Institute of Australia has launched an investigation…
AIJAC statement on the UN Human Rights Council’s Commission of Inquiry on Gaza
June 25, 2015
“With the release of its report into last year’s Gaza war, the UN Human Rights Council has once again shown why they are incapable of credibly, impartially and objectively investigating matters connected to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
While the report superficially shows more willingness to criticise Palestinian militants for their war crimes than similar reports in the past, this was mere sugarcoating for the main, toxic thrust, which singles out Israel for special condemnation.
