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Jewish groups welcome Israel-Lebanon agreement but say Hezbollah disarmament is critical

The Zionist Federation of Australia and the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council have welcomed the new Israel-Lebanon framework agreement...

Jewish leaders disappointed in decision to acquit antizionist

A Melbourne magistrate found that antizionist activist Hash Tayeh, the former owner of the Burgertory restaurant chain, used insulting...

Zionist Federation states Kotel must remain a home for the whole Jewish people

The Zionist Federation of Australia has raised concern about proposed legislation before Israel’s parliament that would place prayer arrangements...

Australian Jewish leaders stand with Israel but question death penalty law

Leading Australian Jewish organisations have raised concerns over new Israeli legislation introducing the death penalty for terrorists while reaffirming...

Jewish community leaders welcome Hizb ut-Tahrir ban

Jewish community leaders have welcomed the federal government’s decision to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate group laws, describing...

Neo-Nazi and Hizb ut-Tahrir target new hate speech laws

New hate speech laws are facing a potential legal challenge from a prominent neo-Nazi, just days after the legislation...

Man charged over neo-Nazi stickers and salutes

A man accused of repeatedly performing Nazi salutes and putting up "propaganda-style" stickers on public buildings has been charged...

Australian government invites Herzog to visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called Israel's President Isaac Herzog, telling him that his government has recommended the Governor...

ZFA calls for more humanitarian aid to Gaza

Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has issued a statement urging increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, while placing ultimate responsibility...

 Segal’s antisemitism report urges bold reforms across education, media and migration

In response to a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents across Australia,  a landmark action report was today launched with...

Bipartisan celebration of Israel’s 77th birthday

State and federal politicians, multicultural community leaders, and Jewish community leaders met on Tuesday night in Melbourne to celebrate...

Crackdown on masks and certain flags at protests

Face masks, balaclavas, glue and chains could be banned under a crackdown on extreme and radical influences at protests...

Andrews awarded Jerusalem Prize

Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been awarded the prestigious Jerusalem Prize by the Zionist Federation of Australia, Zionism...

International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt Rafah operations

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to immediately halt its military operations in Rafah on Friday. Calling the humanitarian...

“A sad and shameful day for all Australians” 

Australia's support of a UN resolution on Palestine will help to broker peace, the foreign minister says, but a...

Stronger together: UIA and ZFA Leadership Solidarity Mission to Israel

UIA Australia President Esther Frenkiel and Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler, together with a delegation of Australian...

Letter from 6,300 Australians presented to President Herzog

6,300 Australians have affirmed their solidarity with Israel through a letter presented to Israeli President Isaac Herzog at a...

No holds barred at ZFA conference

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has held its plenary conference at Sydney's Central Synagogue. Participants commented on the atmosphere...

Leifer: Who is saying what…and the timeline of a gruelling experience

Sisters sexually molested by their ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer felt a wave of relief and validation as they...

Ginette Searle to leave ZFA

Ginette Searle is to leave her position as CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia later this year. Ginette has...