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Synagogue attack designation as terrorism “very welcome”: Jamie Hyams on Sky News

December 10, 2024

AIJAC public affairs director Jamie Hyams spoke with Keiran Gilbert on Sky News

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Jewish community ‘not surprised’ by shocking synagogue attack: Joel Burnie on Sky News

December 7, 2024

Speaking with Sky News Danica Di Georgio, Australia Israel & Jewish Affairs Council executive manager Joel Burnie notes the “appalling” spike in antisemitism immediately following the October 7 attacks last year. A Melbourne synagogue has been left with significant damage after a fire ripped the building in a suspected arson attack in the early hours of Friday morning.

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“It’s time for action” on antisemitism: Jamie Hyams on Sky News

December 7, 2024

AIJAC Director of Public Affairs Jamie Hyams claims he was not surprised by the recent synagogue firebombing. “I’m not really that surprised,” Mr Hyams told Sky News host Steve Price. “It’s been heading in this direction for those last 14 months.”

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“It’s an abhorrent thing to see a place of worship attacked”: Rebecca Davis on Sky News

December 6, 2024

Rebecca Davis spoke with Holly Stearnes on Sky News to discuss the arson attack upon the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne and Israeli PM Netanyahu’s criticisms of the Albanese government.

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ICC arrest warrant decision “purely political”: Jamie Hyams on Sky News

November 22, 2024

AIJAC director of public affairs Jamie Hyams spoke with Sky News’ Kieran Gilbert about the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, plus antisemitic vandalism in Woollahra, Sydney.

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Australia out of step with US and other allies on UN vote: Joel Burnie on Sky News

November 20, 2024

AIJAC executive Manager Joel Burnie spoke to Sky News’ Danica Di Giorgio, 15 November 2024.

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‘Concerning escalation’ of Iranian nuclear threats against Israel: Joel Burnie on Sky News

November 4, 2024

AIJAC Executive Manager Joel Burnie says it is a “quite concerning escalation” after Iran threatened a nuclear retaliation against Israel. Speaking on the “Danica and James” show on Sky News, Burnie said, “The rhetoric coming out of Iran is a serious and quite concerning escalation.

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Wong ceasefire call misses the mark: Joel Burnie on Sky News

September 27, 2024

AIJAC executive Manager Joel Burnie spoke from Israel to Sky News’ Danica Di Giorgio, 27 September 2024.

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UN draft resolution would ‘represent a reward’ for Hamas: Colin Rubenstein on Sky News

September 18, 2024

AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein told Sky News’ Sharri Markson that the UN draft resolution would “represent a reward” for Hamas. US President Joe Biden’s Administration is urging Australia to say no to a draft UN resolution by the Palestinian Authority. The draft demands an unconditional withdrawal from Gaza and the West Bank.

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Eylon Levy, former Israeli Government spokesperson, in conversation with AIJAC’s Rebecca Davis

September 6, 2024

Former Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy in conversation with AIJAC’s Rebecca Davis

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