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Max Kaiser speaks to The Guardian: “Peter Dutton compares ‘river to the sea’ chants at pro-Palestinian protests to Hitler”
Max Kaiser has recently spoken to The Guardian for a piece titled Peter Dutton compares ‘river to the sea’ chants […]
As Rafah assault continues, Australia must vote yes to Palestine at UN and do more to prevent genocide
The Jewish Council of Australia is horrified by what we are witnessing Israel do in Rafah. Israel’s ongoing violence in […]
Sarah Schwartz appears on ABC News to discuss the Jewish Council and criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza
Sarah Schwartz recently appeared on ABC News to discuss the Jewish Council and criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. Click […]
Dr Na’ama Carlin piece published in Meanjin: “There is no beginning”
Executive Member Dr Na’ama Carlin has recently had a piece published in Meanjin titled “There is no beginning”. An excerpt […]
Right-wing pro-Israel agitators threaten free speech on campus
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia condemns attacks on students exercising their democratic right to protest. In the last […]
Jewish Council: University encampments are no threat to Jews
Last week students in Australia established encampments at their universities in solidarity with Palestinians. These join the dozens of solidarity […]
Max Kaiser interviewed by Jacobin: “Jewish Australians Are Rejecting the Zionist Establishment”
Max Kaiser was recently interviewed by Jacobin in an article titled “Jewish Australians Are Rejecting the Zionist Establishment”. Click here […]
Joint Jewish, Muslim, Christian Statement on Recent Tensions and Violence in Sydney
[Image credit] We, the Jewish Council of Australia, the Islamophobia Register Australia, and the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations, are […]
Condemning Islamophobia and Antisemitism surrounding the tragic Bondi attack
The Jewish Council of Australia extends its deepest condolences to the victims, their families and loved ones in the wake […]
Sarah Schwartz speaks to The Guardian on Penny Wong’s statement about Palestinian statehood
Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to The Guardian regarding Penny Wong’s statement about Palestinian statehood. Click here to read the Guardian’s […]
The Guardian covers Miriam Margolyes’s statement in support of Jewish Council
The Guardian recently published an article covering Miriam Margolyes’s condemnation of Israel’s policy in Gaza and support of the Jewish […]
Senator Wong’s speech a good step but more must be done to halt Israel’s assault on Gaza
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia today welcomed Australia’s foreign affairs minister, Senator Penny Wong’s speech overnight which signaled […]
Attempt to silence Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah as judge of Multicultural NSW Award condemned
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia has condemned the actions of Liberal Senator Dave Sharma and Israel lobby groups […]
SMH covers Jewish Council’s condemnation of Israel over the death of Zomi Frankcom
Sydney Morning Herald recently covered the Jewish Council’s statement condemning Israel. An excerpt from Max Kaiser quoted in the update: […]
Read The Guardian’s piece about the Jewish Council
The Guardian has recently published a piece about the Jewish Council and its objectives. An excerpt from Sarah Schwartz’s comments […]
Australia must cut all military ties and place sanctions on Israel
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia calls on state and federal governments in Australia to immediately cut all military […]
The Guardian quotes Sarah Schwartz’s criticism of reports that Palestinian refugees are having their visas cancelled
The Guardian recently quote Sarah Schwartz’s criticism of reports that Palestinian refugees are having their visas cancelled. An excerpt from […]
Max Kaiser and Sarah Schwartz op-ed in The Jewish Independent: “It is not treachery for Jews to criticise Israel’s conduct of the war”
Max Kaiser and Sarah Schwartz have recently had an op-ed published in The Jewish Independenttitled “It is not treachery for […]
Alleged Nazi salute at Melbourne screening of Holocaust film
[Image credit] Recent reports allege that yesterday a group of people engaged in hate speech and performed the Nazi salute […]
Na’ama Carlin and Elizabeth Strakosch piece in Crikey: “Never Again is Now rallies against antisemitism are not what they seem”
Executive and advisory committee members Na’ama Carlin and Elizabeth Strakosch have recently had a piece published in Crikey titled “Never […]
