Sanctions on Israel
Why sanctions are a necessary response to Israel’s genocide
As Israel continues to commit grave human-rights violations, the world must respond with sanctions. The Jewish Council of Australia supports country-level sanctions, arms embargoes, and accountability measures to help end Israel’s genocide and occupation and advance Palestinian liberation.
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Rafah massacre demonstrates urgent need to cut ties and sanction Israel
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia renews our calls for the Albanese Government to use all possible diplomatic pressure to stop Israel committing the crime of genocide. Yesterday, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 45 people who were living in tents in the declared safe-zone of Rafah. The act is likely in breach of…
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 a shift in the Australian Government’s otherwise steadfast support for Israel and its actions. Along with voicing frustration at the lack of progress on peace, Senator Wong urged Israel to comply with the binding orders…
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 ties and place sanctions on Israel amid the escalating violence in Gaza. On 28 March, the International Court of Justice ordered additional provisional measures in the case brought by South Africa against Israel for violating…
