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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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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.

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Reacting to the latest antisemitic attacks: Colin Rubenstein on SBS Hebrew radio

February 3, 2025

Dr Colin Rubenstein discussed the spate of antisemitic attacks on the SBS Hebrew podcast, presented by Mariel Olenski – 31 January 2025.

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Antisemitic bomb plot “a massive escalation”: Colin Rubenstein on Sky News

January 30, 2025

AIJAC executive director Dr Colin Rubenstein spoke with Sky News’ Peter Stefanovic about the apparent antisemitic bomb plot uncovered by NSW Police, as well as the continuing antisemitic graffiti attacks.

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Antisemitism database “first step of many more that need to be taken”: Dr Colin Rubenstein on ABC TV

January 22, 2025 | Colin Rubenstein

Speaking to the ABC, AIJAC’s Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein responds to the National Cabinet’s decision to establish a national database to track antisemitism.

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AIJAC speaks out against hate… Will you join us?

December 20, 2024

Antisemitic incidents in Australia have quadrupled in the past year. Two weeks ago, a Melbourne synagogue was firebombed in a shocking act of terrorism. Enough is enough. It’s time for real action. AIJAC speaks out against hate… Will you join us?

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