Aunty’s complaints process is an absolute farce
July 1, 2021 | Allon Lee
In the best tradition of protecting its paymasters, the response to AIJAC’s complaint by the ABC complaints unit – aka Audience & Consumer Affairs (A&CA) – finding that the May 27 episode of Q&A did not breach the ABC Code of Practice’s “impartiality standard” proved yet again why a genuinely independent complaints system is long overdue.
Iran’s role in the latest Gaza conflict
June 18, 2021 | Oved Lobel
References to Iran have been glaringly absent from commentary on the clash between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza, even though two primary terrorist organisations, Hamas and Islamic Jihad, have effusively praised Tehran and its regional proxies for providing their military capabilities and finance.
The Bibi years: Triumphs, tribulations, controversies and contradictions
June 17, 2021 | Ahron Shapiro
This article was originally published in The Australian Jewish News – 18 June 2021. With a simple vote of 60-59…
Netanyahu leaves behind a complex legacy in Israel. His successor will need to deliver change — and fast
June 15, 2021 | Ran Porat
The Conversation, June 14, 2021 Israel’s 36th government was approved today, with a slim majority of 60–59 in the Knesset (parliament). The…
The new Israeli government – AIJAC’s Ahron Shapiro on ABC Radio
June 15, 2021
AIJAC’s Ahron Shapiro discussed the new Israeli government ABC News Radio with Glen Bartholomew, 14 June 2021.
What’s in store for Israel’s new coalition? – Ran Porat on ABC Radio
June 15, 2021
AIJAC Research Associate Dr. Ran Porat discussed the new Israeli governing coalition on ABC Radio with Ali Crew, 14 June 2021.
To avoid another Gaza war don’t empower Iran
June 2, 2021 | Colin Rubenstein
The recent outbreak of intense violence between Israel and Hamas-ruled Gaza has once again underlined the Iranian role in fomenting violence and instability across the region.
AIJAC’s Ahron Shapiro discusses Israeli political situation on ABC News Radio
May 31, 2021
AIJAC’s Ahron Shapiro discussed the Israeli political situation on ABC News Radio with Glen Bartholomew, 31 May 2021.
If you cheer for Hamas, you should understand it wants Israel wiped from the map
May 27, 2021 | Paul Rubenstein
I remain hopeful that the dream of many Israelis and many Palestinians to co-exist in peace is achievable. But we need people of good will to make sure that their views are based on facts, not on slogans.
Benjamin Netanyahu was on the brink of political defeat. Then, another conflict broke out in Gaza
May 24, 2021 | Ran Porat
Despite some conspiratorial claims to the contrary, long-serving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not looking or hoping for a major conflict with the Palestinians to help him hold onto power.
The folly of ‘even-handedness’ in the Hamas-Israel conflict
May 19, 2021 | Colin Rubenstein
It is easy when watching the latest bloodshed between Israel and Hamas to throw up our hands in despair, to blame both sides for the conflict, to call for both to pull back, with Israel as the stronger party expected to lead, and for the resumption of peace talks. But is it fair or helpful?
