Israel has launched a major wave of strikes against Iranian military and nuclear sites in a major escalation against Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Netenyahu has said that the strikes will continue as long as necessary.
Israel’s actions, tacitly backed by the US, place the entire Middle East region in danger.
Right now we are thinking about the many Australians who have families in Iran, and are concerned for their safety.
Israel’s attacks on Iran also place Israelis in danger, and we are also concerned for their safety. Israel has now also cut off internet and telecommunications in Gaza, and people there cannot be reached.
Dr Max Kaiser, Historian and Executive Officer, Jewish Council of Australia
“Israel’s actions are those of a State that, for 20 months, has committed war crimes and genocide with total impunity and active complicity from Western Countries. Australia must clearly condemn this escalation and end all forms of arms trade and other forms of military and intelligence cooperation with the US and Israel.”
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