Yoaz Hendel: Those who refuse to serve should lose the right to vote

Former Israeli minister Yoaz Hendel has declared that Israelis who do not serve in the army or national service should lose the right to vote or to stand for the Knesset.

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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 for the crisis on Hamas and backing Israel’s efforts to defeat the terror group.

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 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 the support of the government, aimed at combating anti-Jewish hatred.

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Australia condemns cycle of vengeance in Middle East

Penny Wong has called for restraint amid escalating violence in the Middle East, as Palestinian and Jewish groups prepare to commemorate deadly events. Read more

ZFA lodging a complaint against Mary Kostakidis

Alon Cassuto, CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia, is to lodge a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission against Mary Kostakidis, former top SBS newsreader for more than 20 years. Read more

ALP status quo on Israel-Palestine

The Labor Party Conference held in Brisbane has maintained the recent changes in its policy regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict without any further additions. Read more

Why were we not asked?

Ameinu Australia, Meretz Australia, Habonim Dror Australia and Hashomer Hatzair Australia have written to the president of the Zionist Federation of Australia, pointing out they were not consulted about ZFA’s statement on the recent change of the Albanese government’s position on Israel. Read more

Ginette Searle to leave ZFA

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

Dear Prime Minister

The president of the Zionist Federation of Australia has written to Israel’s prime minister requesting the quelling of the attacks by some members of the orthodox community on worshippers at the egalitarian section of the Kotel. Read more