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WEBSunday, September 15, 2024 at 5:29 pm. The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has called on the Federal Government to emulate its US and European allies and partners in announcing sanctions on individuals and entities related to Iran’s recent provision of ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine.
Concerns anti-Semitism probe may spur racial hostility – J-Wire
WEB18 hours ago · The Jewish community is calling for a stronger investigation into anti-Semitism on university campuses, but others say it could tackle valid criticism of Israel. Jewish students fearing for their safety at university have sparked calls for a powerful anti-Semitism inquiry. But concerns have been raised a narrow scope risked pitting racial groups against each other […]
Israel proposes ‘safe passage deal’ to end war in Gaza
WEB22 hours ago · The framework for the deal, which would be achieved all in one phase, also includes safe passage out of Gaza for other senior Hamas terrorists, the release of Palestinian security prisoners, demilitarization of the Strip and a …
UN vote says Israel must end occupation within a year, Australia ...
WEB2 days ago · The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a Palestinian-drafted resolution that demands Israel end “its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory” within 12 months. The resolution received 124 votes in favour while 43 countries – including Australia – abstained and Israel, the United States and 12 others voted no.
Australia working to change Palestinian resolution – J-Wire
WEB2 days ago · Australia is working with other countries to amend a draft United Nations resolution demanding an end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory within 12 months. The proposal by the Palestinian Authority, wants Israel to comply with an International Court of Justice (ICJ) opinion handed down in July, which found the occupation of the Gaza ...
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WEB6 days ago · Guterres slammed over ‘crocodile tears’ for news Hamas killed six hostages. September 2, 2024 by JNS. António Guterres, the United Nations secretary-general who has long been accused of Jew-hatred and anti-Israel bias, drew widespread criticism on Sunday for what he did not say in a statement about the …
Unis oppose anti-Semitism inquiry despite safety fears – J-Wire
WEB3 days ago · Major Australian universities are pushing back against a powerful probe of campus anti-Semitism, suggesting any inquiry should include all forms of religious intolerance. A parliamentary inquiry will sit on Tuesday examining setting up a commission of inquiry into the university campuses. Liberal …
Forecasting changes in Australia’s Jewish community – J-Wire
WEBAug 9, 2024 · The data reveals a modest 1.2% increase in the Jewish population from 2011 to 2021, a stark contrast to the 19% growth seen in the general population during the same period and to the strong growth experienced by the Jewish community since the 1980s. “The Jewish population likely peaked around 2016 at …
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WEBSeptember 2, 2024 by Menachem Rosensaft. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and all the other members of Israel’s security cabinet except for Defence Minister Yoav Gallant have Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s blood and the blood of the other murdered hostages — Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Alex Lubnov, Carmel Gat, and Almog Sarusi — whose bodies ...
Farewell from parliament – J-Wire
WEBSeptember 10, 2024 by J-Wire Newsdesk. Read on for article. Jewish leaders and associates have paid tribute to Bill Shorten as he prepares to quit federal parliament to pursue a new role in his life as vice-chancellor of Canberra University. Bill Shorten, his wife Chloe, and daughter Clementine and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following his ...