The conflict between Israel and Hamas will continue to divide us, unless we risk face-to-face discussion
December 5, 2023 | Ran Porat
When I had to teach classes a few days after the 7 October Hamas massacre of Israeli civilians living next to the Gaza Strip, I did not want to go to the university. I knew people who had lost loved ones — children, brothers, sisters, fathers, and mothers — in the slaughter.
A powerless Hamas is the only way this war will end
November 30, 2023 | Colin Rubenstein
An immediate, permanent ceasefire would therefore cost, not protect, innocent lives in the longer term. It would only defer those casualties until Hamas’ promised future rounds of warfare.
A permanent ceasefire now would be a victory for Hamas
November 29, 2023 | Justin Amler
A permanent ceasefire would be a terrible idea, at least for the time being. It would not end the conflict but prolong it. It would end up costing more lives, because it would effectively mean Hamas survives, and no longer has to fear Israeli action to prevent it repeating its attacks.
Misguided claims underpin journalists’ anti-Israel open letter – Colin Rubenstein on Sky News
November 28, 2023
Sky News’ Chris Kenny interviews AIJAC’s Colin Rubenstein about journalists signing an anti-Israel open letter.
Hamas is using hospitals to commit “acts harmful to the enemy”
November 26, 2023 | Oved Lobel
When Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Israel must stop “attacking” hospitals, she is wrong as a factual, legal and moral matter. Israel is attacking Hamas, and Hamas, like the PLO before it, is using hospitals to commit acts harmful to the enemy. This forces Israel to act against these Hamas terrorists, even as it does everything required of it by international law, and more, to protect and aid civilians in the vicinity.
Disturbing propaganda “drip-fed” to student protesters – Joel Burnie on Sky News
November 26, 2023
Steve Price interviews AIJAC’s Joel Burnie on the pro-Palestinian protests in Australia.
Hostage release and humanitarian pause – Ran Porat on ABC News Radio
November 24, 2023
On ABC “News Radio” (Nov. 23), AIJAC’s Dr Ran Porat discusses the logistics and the significance of the Israel-Hamas agreement for the release of at least 50 Israeli hostages held in Gaza, in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails and a four day pause in the fighting.
Under pressure, Netanyahu agrees to a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas. Are his days now numbered?
November 23, 2023 | Ran Porat
As long as the war continues, Netanyahu’s position appears safe. Initially, his followers claimed it is no time to deal with petty politics when the war is being fought. Yet, soon afterwards, it became clear the prime minister was refusing to take personal responsibility for what occurred on October 7
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: The moral and operational dilemmas behind the hostage release deal
November 23, 2023 | Ran Porat
It is clearly in Hamas’ interest to prolong the ceasefire as long as possible, giving the group time to recover and regroup.
A plea to the silent majority: It’s time to speak up for Jews
November 16, 2023 | Paul Rubenstein
With the growing audacity and mendacity of the ignorance, lies and sheer hatred being flung at Jews and the State of Israel in our media, on our streets, from those in the professions and most concerningly from our institutions of supposed higher learning I ask myself, where is the silent majority?
