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‘Time’s up for talk’: Joel Burnie discusses Antisemitism Envoy’s report on Sky News

July 11, 2025

Joel Burnie: “My hope is, and the hope of all Jewish Australians, that the Government gets to work to implement as many of these recommendations as soon as possible.”

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‘Optimism’ for Hamas to ‘exile’ their power and create a permanent ceasefire with Israel: Joel Burnie on Sky News

June 30, 2025

Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council Joel Burnie says there is a “lot of optimism” in the war between Israel and Gaza ending sometime soon. Mr Burnie claims the ending of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran has given Israel “the momentum” to create a “complete realignment” of the region, which can allow for a ceasefire to occur with Gaza.

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Australian government’s response to Iran-Israel conflict ‘disappointing’: Paul Rubenstein on Sky News

June 17, 2025

AIJAC NSW Chairman Paul Rubenstein discusses the Australian government’s “disappointing” response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel with Sky News host Chris Kenny.

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UNRWA feeds the ‘Palestinian delusion’ of no Jewish state: Dr Einat Wilf on Sky News

June 12, 2025

Former Israeli politician Dr Einat Wilf says UNWRA aims to ensure a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine “will never happen”. Dr Wilf told Sky News host Chris Kenny that UNRWA keeps feeding the “Palestinian delusion” of no Jewish state.

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Albanese urged to visit Israel instead of ‘throwing mud’ over Gaza war: Joel Burnie on Sky News

May 30, 2025

Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council’s Joel Burnie discusses the continued “one-sided criticism” from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about Israel’s war against Hamas.

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The Australian elections and the Middle East: Joel Burnie on the Middle East Forum podcast

May 9, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party has won a decisive victory in elections in Australia. The Middle East looks set to be an issue dividing Australia in the period ahead.

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Greens ran a ‘toxic and divisive’ election campaign for Jewish voters: Joel Burnie on Sky News

May 7, 2025

Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council’s Joel Burnie spoke to Sky News’ Chris Kenny about Greens Leader Adam Bandt potentially losing his seat in Melbourne due to the backlash against his strong anti-Israel point of view.

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Hamas sees live Israeli hostages as their “ultimate insurance policy”: Ehud Yaari on Sky News

April 9, 2025

Israeli journalist Ehud Yaari discusses the next steps for a possible ceasefire deal amid Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to the White House with Sky News host Chris Kenny.

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Ehud Yaari in conversation with Joel Burnie

April 5, 2025

AIJAC Executive Manager Joel Burnie speaks to Middle East expert commentator Ehud Ya’ari in a wide-ranging interview, 3 April 2025.

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The day after the end of the Gaza war – and the new opportunities it presents: Ehud Yaari at the Sydney Institute

March 28, 2025

Preeminent Israeli journalist, commentator and analyst Ehud Yaari addresses The Sydney Institute on the day after the end of the Gaza war – and the new opportunities it presents.

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