‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jonathan Conricus in conversation with Joel Burnie
February 24, 2025
Jonathan Conricus is a senior fellow at the Washington based Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, (FDD) focused on the Middle East. He served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for 24 years as a combat commander in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. He also served as a military diplomat, foreign relations expert, and international spokesperson.
