The government of Israel
The leaders driving this crisis — and why we must name them clearly
Israel’s government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu and far-right coalition partners such as Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, has pursued policies of annexation, displacement, and collective punishment. Their actions do not represent all Jewish people — and many Jewish communities worldwide condemn them. Accountability for these leaders is essential to end impunity and uphold human rights.
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Diaspora Jewish Leaders Urge Action Against Israel as it Orders Strikes on Gaza and Advances West Bank Annexation
October 29, 2025 The Netanyahu government has ordered strikes on Gaza killing nine people, violating the ceasefire for the second time after less than three weeks at the same time as the Parliament votes to advance bills that would annex large parts of the occupied West Bank. Over the course of just one week, the…
Max Kaiser quoted by Canberra Times regarding Netanyahu’s criticism of the PM
Executive Officer Max Kaiser was recently quoted by Canberra Times in an article titled “Jewish group decries ‘reckless’ Netanyahu attacks on PM”. An excerpt of his quoted comments is below: Benjamin Netanyahu does not speak for Australian Jews. His attack on Prime Minister Albanese is baseless, reckless and endangers our community. We are appalled but…
Bart Shteinman speaks to The Guardian about Netanyahu’s attack on Albanese
Executive Member Bart Shteinman recently spoke to The Guardian for an article about Netanyahu’s attack on Albanese. An excerpt of his quoted comments is below: [Netanyahu’s attack on Albanese] should be a wake-up call for Australia, that the Israeli government is not interested in a relationship with our government. Click here to read the full…
Ceasefire deal: relief, mourning and hope for a future of peace, justice and accountability
[Image credit] Yesterday we woke to news that Israel had agreed to a ceasefire deal with Hamas, many details of which are still unknown. The Jewish Council welcomes this ceasefire, and sends our solidarity to all who have suffered, and to those who have lost, and continue to lose, loved ones to this senseless violence.…
ICC arrest warrants demonstrate urgent need for Australia to cut ties and sanction Israel
[Image credit] The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the country’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes relating to the Gaza war. In light of these developments, and the worsening conditions imposed on Palestinians in Gaza, and the West Bank, the Jewish Council…
One year on, Israel’s aggression continues unabated and we urge our politicians to act
[Image credit] October 7 marks one year since the Hamas attacks which led to the killing of over 1,000 people in Israel. This week also marks the start of Israel’s genocidal war, which has led to the mass destruction of Palestinian life in Gaza. One year on, countless Palestinians in Gaza have been killed by…
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