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AAP covers Max Kaiser’s commentary on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism
Max Kaiser’s comments on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism have also been covered by AAP. From Max’s comments as quoted in the article: This document reads more like a blueprint for silencing dissent rather than a strategy to build inclusion Click here to read the full piece in Yahoo News.
ABC News (USA) covers Max Kaiser’s commentary on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism
Max Kaiser’s comments on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism have recently been covered by ABC News (USA). From Max’s comments as quoted in the article: This is a movement that is against the genocide ongoing in Gaza. And it’s a completely legitimate part of democratic political activity. And to suggest that somehow this is…
Sarah Schwartz speaks to Deepcut about the Antoinette Lattouf verdict
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to Deepcut for a story titled Landmark court rulings reveal limits of pro-Israel lobby. An excerpt from her comments: The Lattouf judgement sends a message to employers, to institutions, to decision-makers that you shouldn’t cave in to these blatantly antidemocratic tactics of intimidation. Click here to read the full…
Jewish Council Rejects Special Envoy’s antisemitism plan
The Jewish Council of Australia has today warned that the newly released Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism risks undermining Australia’s democratic freedoms, inflaming community divisions, and entrenching selective approaches to racism that serve political agendas. The report is riddled with misinformation and claims about nefarious funding sources for protests and universities that verge on…
Media Release: Jewish Council warns against the Victorian government weaponising act of antisemitism to stifle legitimate protest
The Jewish Council of Australia warns against increasingly reckless responses by government and media to recent events in Melbourne, including calls to expand police powers. The arson attack on East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation was a vile and heartbreaking act of antisemitism. The Council stands firmly with the congregation, many of whom are friends and family…
Sarah Schwartz speaks to The Guardian about the synagogue arson attack
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to The Guardian for a story titled Tony Burke says Melbourne synagogue fire an ‘attack on Australia’ as NSW man charged over incident. An excerpt from her comments: These responses fuel division. We urge politicians not to engage in kneejerk responses, and to instead support grassroots efforts between communities…
Linda Briskman piece in Pearls and Irritations: “Don’t talk or write about Palestine. It’s a career killer”
Advisory Committee member Linda Briskman has a piece out in Pearls and Irritations titled Don’t talk or write about Palestine. It’s a career killer. A quote from the piece’s opening: The new McCarthyism sweeps through the university sector at a terrifying pace. At the core is conflation of antisemitism with criticism of Israel, spurred on…
Jewish Council of Australia condemns FM Wong’s endorsement of illegal US attack
The Jewish Council of Australia condemns Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s endorsement of the U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear targets — an illegal act of aggression that threatens to escalate a dangerous regional conflict and lead to more death and suffering. Civilians in Iran and Israel are already paying the horrific price of flagrant breaches…
Jewish Council condemns Israel’s ongoing attacks on starving Gazans
In the midst of escalating bombing by Israel and Iran, and as the region braces for a wider devastating conflict, yesterday was the deadliest day for Palestinians brazenly killed at aid sites in Gaza. Israeli forces have killed at least 397 Palestinian civilians in Gaza and injured over 3,000 at or near food distribution sites since late…
Israel’s bombing of Iran places entire region in danger
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…
Our pressure on Universities is working – what you can do today!
Dear friends and supporters, We’re writing with an important update on our campaign to stop the adoption of a dangerous definition of antisemitism across Australian universities. Since launching this campaign, we’ve written to all 39 Universities, and have been meeting with Vice Chancellors around Australia, Universities Australia (UA), TEQSA, the National Student Ombudsman, and other key players.…
Miriam Margolyes has a message for the Australian Government
Miriam Margolyes OAM joins Jewish campaign to sanction Israel, saying ‘Never let it be said that Australia assisted in starving a nation to death’ Jewish Australian BAFTA-winning actor Miriam Margolyes OAM has joined the Jewish Council of Australia’s campaign calling on the Australian Government to sanction Israel. In a video message, Margolyes said, ‘I’m begging the…
Pro-Israel groups support visa for American Israeli influencer with documented history of Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism
The Minister for Home Affairs has denied a visa to American-Israeli influencer Hillel Fuld for Islamophobic rhetoric and his use of social media to deny “documented atrocities” against Palestinians in Gaza. Mr Fuld was due to speak in Australia at fundraising events in Sydney and Melbourne hosted by Magen David Adom. In one post on…
Jewish Council calls for Australia to intervene as Israel boards Gaza Freedom Flotilla
The Gaza Freedom Flotilla has been reportedly intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces in international waters. The Flotilla is carrying urgent aid to be delivered to Gaza, including baby formula, food, and medical supplies. According to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, all crew members, including the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, have been detained by Israeli forces.…
Michael Edwards and Na’ama Carlin present submission to the NSW antisemitism enquiry
Executive Members Dr Michael Edwards and Dr Na’ama Carlin recently presented submission to the NSW antisemitism enquiry. Click here to watch an excerpt on YouTube or use the embedded player below:
Linda Briskman and Leia Greenslade speak to Jewish Activists for Peace about their study “Not in Out Name”
Advisory Committee members Professor Linda Briskman and Dr Leia Greenslade recently to Jewish Activists for Peace about their study Not in Out Name, “which amplifies the voices of Jewish Australians who oppose the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza”. Click here to watch the conversation on YouTube or use the embedded player below:
Join our campaign and write to your MP demanding urgent action on Gaza famine and destruction
Dear friends, Many thanks to the hundreds of you who joined the campaign against Israel’s starvation of Gaza, and sent us photos of yourselves holding signs. We have shared your powerful images on social media and sent them to politicians. Will you now take the next step with us, and write to your MP demanding urgent government…
Michael West Media covers Na’ama Carlin’s testimony at Parliament’s antisemitism enquiry
Executive Member Dr Na’ama Carlin’s testimony at Parliament’s antisemitism enquiry has been covered by Michael West Media. An excerpt from Na’ama’s testimony as quoted in the article: Delegitimising our views or deciding who can and who can’t talk for a community is not the way forward. Click here to read the full article.
News.com.au covers Jewish Council’s concerns about anti-hate laws
News.com.au recently published a story titled NSW government to probe anti-Semitism response amid concerns about anti-hate laws. It spoke to Jewish Council extensively, below is an excerpt from Sarah Schwartz’s comments quoted in the story: The government needs to get serious about addressing the root causes of hatred. The measures they are proposing are really…
