Letter: Israel Law is Not Racist
August 6, 2018 | Jamie Hyams
The report, Israel backs “racist” state law (World, 21-22/7) focuses on those who believe the law is racist. In reality, while controversial, it merely codifies some of Israel’s current laws, relating to issues such as Israel being the nation-state of the Jewish people, the flag and the national anthem as a basic law.
Myths and Facts about Israel’s controversial new Nation-State law
August 3, 2018 | Colin Rubenstein
Israel’s new Jewish Nation-State law, passed in the Knesset on July 19, has been greeted with widespread condemnation abroad. Yet upon closer examination much of the criticism appears to be based upon misinterpretations and assumptions that go beyond the actual wording of the law.
Devious Gaza terrorists don’t seek peace – they’d prefer dead Israelis
July 30, 2018 | Mark Leibler
If we are to achieve peace between Israel and the Palestinians, it won’t happen if we are unable to shift the biased mindset towards Israel. It was somewhat heartening that when Hamas followed up its so-called Great March of Return protests in May with rocket attacks on civilian targets in Israel, some of the broader international censure was appropriately directed at the Hamas leadership.
Tzvi Fleischer discusses Israel’s Nation State law
July 23, 2018
AIJAC’s Dr Tzvi Fleischer discusses Israel’s controversial new Nation State law on ABC News24 on 20 July 2018.
Time to rein in state with deadly intent
July 6, 2018 | Colin Rubenstein
With widespread, daily protests in the streets, and shouts of “death to the dictator” heard in Tehran, the Iranian regime is under pressure like seldom before.
Breaking The Silence: The AIJAC perspective
May 31, 2018 | Colin Rubenstein
This post contains AIJAC’s responses to a series of question put to us by the Australian Jewish News with regard to the controversial Israeli group “Breaking the Silence”, whose Executive Director, Avner Gvaryahu, will be visiting Australia shortly.
Gaza deaths a Hamas win, but underline Palestinian leadership failures
May 18, 2018 | Tzvi Fleischer
The loss of 60 Palestinian lives along the Israel-Gaza border on Monday was indeed tragic and heartbreaking.
Yet these deaths were not the result of anything resembling a peaceful protest, despite claims to the contrary…
Video: Jamie Hyams on Gaza border violence
May 16, 2018
AIJAC’s Jamie Hyams appeared on Sky News AM Agenda with Kieran Gilbert to discuss the violence on the Gaza border
Israel defies the odds to flourish
May 15, 2018 | Colin Rubenstein
Israel obviously still has many challenges, but its brave founders could never have anticipated the modern, vibrant state it has become in 70 years, and would undoubtedly be delighted with its many achievements.
Letter: Iran apologist driven by prejudice
May 15, 2018 | Allon Lee
No sensible expert on the Middle East should be able to assert that Iran is disinterested in “regional dominance”, “does not seek” it and “is light years from achieving” it without provoking laughter (“The art of regime change”, May 10).
