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Universities ‘toxic’ for Jewish students, inquiry finds

AAP J-Wire — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:15:18 +0000

Universities have become toxic for Jewish students and staff, a parliamentary inquiry has found, releasing its findings early ahead of the the first semester. A “toxic” environment has allowed anti-Semitism to fester and escalate at Australian universities, with a parliamentary inquiry calling for practices at higher education institutions to be reviewed. Chair of the parliamentary […]

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Please explain, Minister

J-Wire News Service — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 02:06:44 +0000

Following reports of delays in the issuing or denial of visas to Israelis wanting to visit Australia, the Zionist Federation of Australia is seeking clarification from the Minister for Home Affairs. There has been a noticeable increase in wait times for visas to be issued to Israelis, from a few days previously to over a […]

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Andrews awarded Jerusalem Prize

David Marlow — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:49:29 +0000

Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been awarded the prestigious Jerusalem Prize by the Zionist Federation of Australia, Zionism Victoria and the World Zionist Organisation. Previous recipients include former Prime Ministers John Howard, Bob Hawke, Scott Morrison and Julia Gillard, former Foreign Minister Alexander Downer, and the late former Governor General Sir Zelman Cowen. The […]

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The University of Sydney updates its position

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 30 May 2024 04:56:15 +0000

The University of Sydney has responded to the Zionist Federation of Australia’s call for the resignation of Vice Chancellor Mark Scott. This follows a statement by ZFA president Jeremy Leibler, who said: “Mark Scott has a duty of care to all students. He has failed in this duty, and so must stand down. For weeks, […]

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International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt Rafah operations

J-Wire Newsdesk — Sun, 26 May 2024 01:21:25 +0000

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to immediately halt its military operations in Rafah on Friday. Calling the humanitarian situation in Rafah “disastrous,” the court instructed Israel to cease its operations in the southern Gaza area, open the Rafah border crossing to unhindered humanitarian deliveries, and grant UN officials full access to Gaza to […]

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“A sad and shameful day for all Australians”

AAP J-Wire — Sat, 11 May 2024 08:22:58 +0000

Australia’s support of a UN resolution on Palestine will help to broker peace, the foreign minister says, but a Labor MP argues it will leave Jewish Australians isolated. Australia overnight joined 142 other nations in passing a vote to upgrade Palestine’s rights as a UN observer state. The United States, Israel and seven others voted […]

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Peaceful rally supporting Jewish students at Melbourne University

David Marlow — Thu, 02 May 2024 07:03:00 +0000

The Australasian Union of Jewish Students held a peaceful rally today on campus at Melbourne University in support of Jewish students on campus and against antisemitism, bullying and intimidation. It was well supported by the broader Jewish community, including a broad range of community members and leaders from the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA), Jewish […]

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AUJS to rally in Melbourne tomorrow

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 01 May 2024 07:03:57 +0000

Representatives of the Zionist Federation of Australia will attend an AUJS rally at Melbourne University tomorrow. The Zionist Federation of Australia is deeply concerned about the welfare of Jewish students on Australian campuses and supports the Australasian Union of Jewish Students’ call to action. ZFA CEO Alon Cassuto said, “We warned universities last year about […]

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Gaza tragic blunder: community leaders react

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:37:35 +0000

Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was one of seven aid workers killed by an Israeli attack gone wrong. Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin said: “We welcome the Israeli Government’s apology for the deaths of seven aid workers, including Australian woman Zomi Frankcom. Those who voluntarily travel to a war zone to help […]

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Stronger together: UIA and ZFA Leadership Solidarity Mission to Israel

J-Wire News Service — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:13:19 +0000

UIA Australia President Esther Frenkiel and Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler, together with a delegation of Australian Jewish leaders, recently embarked on a whirlwind four-day solidarity mission to Israel. The delegation included UIA CEO Yair Miller, UIA State Presidents, David Ossip, the President of NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, the Chair of the […]

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