Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC)
Hasan Piker (left) interviews Zohran Mamdani during his New York City mayoral campaign. Photo: Screenshot via YouTube
August 17, 2026, 4:40 pm
Community leaders condemn ABC decision to platform Hasan Piker
'This decision to platform Mr Piker only reinforces longstanding concerns about systematic bias in the ABC's coverage of Israel and Jews'
By Gareth Narunsky
Arsen Ostrovsky at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Photo: Supplied
July 2, 2026, 10:13 am
Bondi survivor addresses Human Rights Council
Ostrovsky flew to Geneva directly after giving evidence to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Sydney on Monday
By AJN STAFF
The ABC offices in Ultimo, Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Danny Casey
June 9, 2026, 7:46 pm
ABC to be called to give evidence
Major media organisations and social media companies will also be examined in a dedicated block of hearings expected to begin on June 29
By Gareth Narunsky
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on July 1, 2023. Photo: Richard Pierrin/AFP
May 29, 2026, 1:09 pm
UN puts Israel on sexual violence blacklist alongside Hamas
Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council executive director Colin Rubenstein said the move was 'utterly repugnant and inexcusable'
By AJN STAFF
Senator Sarah Henderson.
May 22, 2026, 11:33 am
Coalition calls for Royal Commission hearings into ABC and arts sector
The Coalition cited 'sustained criticism and public concern' over aspects of the ABC's Middle East coverage, complaints handling processes and broader editorial approach
By AJN STAFF
MK Itamar Ben Gvir at a march in Jerusalem. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
May 21, 2026, 2:13 pm
Australian Jewish groups condemn Itamar Ben Gvir over flotilla antics
Ben Gvir 'does not represent mainstream Israeli society nor the views of the overwhelming majority of the Australian Jewish community'
By Gareth Narunsky
US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Washington. Photo: AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta
April 17, 2026, 3:46 pm
AIJAC hopeful as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect
Ceasefire could be 'an important first step toward what could become a much-needed and long-overdue peace deal between Israel and Lebanon'
By AJN STAFF and Times of Israel
Arsen Ostrovsky speaks at AIPAC in Washington, DC. Photo: Screenshot
February 27, 2026, 11:12 am
AIJAC Sydney head shares Bondi ordeal in Washington
Arsen Ostrovsky, who survived being shot in the head, finished his speech to a standing ovation
By AJN STAFF
Angus Taylor and Jane Hume announce their shadow ministry on Tuesday. Photo: Facebook
February 18, 2026, 8:59 am
Angus Taylor elected Liberal leader
New Liberal leaders backed as longstanding supporters of Jewish community.
By Gareth Narunsky
President Isaac Herzog delivers a message to the nation from his office in Jerusalem. Photo: Screenshot/Kan
January 29, 2026, 11:32 am
Jewish Labor goes in to bat for Herzog
'This visit is not about geopolitics or partisanship. It is about solidarity, reassurance, and the simple human need to be seen and heard'
By Gareth Narunsky
Treasurer Wayne Swan
December 23, 2025, 8:37 pm
Swan apologises after Jewish groups demand resignation
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry called on Swan to resign and for Albanese to disavow him following the post on Monday
By AJN STAFF
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and members of the Jewish community visit the torched Adass Israel synagogue. Photo: Dept of PM and Cabinet/AFP
November 7, 2025, 10:53 am
Parliament passes legislation enabling IRGC terror listing
The bill will allow for foreign state actors to be listed as terrorism sponsors if they engage in, support, or promote terrorist acts targeting Australia
By Gareth Narunsky
Members of the Hindu and Jewish communities at a United Against Terror rally in Melbourne earlier this year. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 4, 2025, 8:49 am
A growing bond
A shared history of persecution, mutual respect and common values have brought Australia’s Hindu and Jewish communities closer together in recent years.
By Bruce Hill
Noa Argamani is reunited with her partner Avinatan Or. Photo: Facebook
October 14, 2025, 10:00 am
Australian Jewish leaders welcome hostage returns
'Tonight, for the first time since that dark day, we can begin to rejoice once more on Simchat Torah'
By Gareth Narunsky
PA President Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the UN General Assembly in September 2024. Photo: Stephanie Keith / Getty Images via AFP
September 19, 2025, 2:14 pm
Palestinian promises ‘unlikely to be implemented’, AIJAC report finds
'Because recognition is not linked to real, verifiable change, Australia and other countries risk rewarding extremism and corruption, not building peace'
By AJN STAFF
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