Australia recognising Palestine more about ‘punishing Israel’ – Joel Burnie on Sky News
August 13, 2025
AIJAC Executive Manager Joel Burnie has addressed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claiming Palestinian statehood encourages Hamas. “This is so little about the plight of the Palestinian people and so much more about anger, frustration and antagonism towards Israel,” Mr Burnie told Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power.
Jewish community feels ‘disappointment’ with Anthony Albanese: Colin Rubenstein on Sky News
August 12, 2025
Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council Colin Rubenstein shared his disappointment with the Australian government after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recognition of Palestine as a state.
Recognition could lead to unintended consequences: Joel Burnie on Sky News
August 11, 2025
AIJAC executive manager Joel Burnie spoke with Sky News’ Kieran Gilbert on the imminent announcement of Australia’s intention to recognise Palestinian statehood.
Israel’s latest Gaza plan: Colin Rubenstein on Sky News
August 8, 2025
Dr Colin Rubenstein discussed Israel’s latest proposals for Gaza with Sky News’ Kieran Gilbert.
‘We cannot deny Hamas’ role in this’: Joel Burnie on Sky News
July 25, 2025
AIJAC’s Joel Burnie discusses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent condemnation of Israel. “I’ll sum it up … obviously it’s disappointing, but it’s not unexpected and it’s been a continuation of the policy since essentially October 7, 2023,” Mr Burnie told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio.
‘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.”
‘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.
