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Tag: Zionist Federation of Australia

Proposed Hamas policy shift sparks warning to Labor

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Jewish communal organisations have warned the ALP against weakening its Middle East policy after reports the party’s draft national...

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

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

Young Jewish leaders chart a path forward after October 7 and Bondi

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Young Jewish leaders from more than 30 organisations recently gathered in Sydney for a unique national summit. The meeting focused...

Yom Haatzma’ut celebration marked by unity, resilience and defiance

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Political leaders, diplomats and members of Sydney’s Jewish community gathered on Thursday night to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day. This...

Jewish Australians begin giving evidence as Royal Commission hearings open

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Jewish Australians began giving evidence on Monday as public hearings opened in the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social...

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

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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

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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

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

PM shuts door on racial vilification laws after Bondi attack

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Racial vilification laws called for by Jewish advocates are unlikely to be pursued after laws passed Parliament in response...

Australian government invites Herzog to visit

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

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

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Former Israeli minister Yoaz Hendel has declared that Israelis who do not serve in the army or national service...

ZFA calls for more humanitarian aid to Gaza

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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

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

Australia condemns cycle of vengeance in Middle East

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Penny Wong has called for restraint amid escalating violence in the Middle East, as Palestinian and Jewish groups prepare...

ZFA lodging a complaint against Mary Kostakidis

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Alon Cassuto, CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia, is to lodge a complaint with the Australian Human Rights...

ALP status quo on Israel-Palestine

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The Labor Party Conference held in Brisbane has maintained the recent changes in its policy regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict...

Why were we not asked?

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Ameinu Australia, Meretz Australia, Habonim Dror Australia and Hashomer Hatzair Australia have written to the president of the Zionist...

Ginette Searle to leave ZFA

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

Dear Prime Minister

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The president of the Zionist Federation of Australia has written to Israel’s prime minister requesting the quelling of the...

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