Colin Rubenstein
The West Bank settlement of Ma'ale Adumim. Photo: David Mosberg
September 9, 2026, 11:38 am
Wong flags new settlement sanctions, rules out import ban
Israeli ambassador warns of 'deep mistake'; AIJAC says sanction the PA, not Israel
By AJN STAFF
Isaac Herzog (right) and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrive in Canberra in February.
August 20, 2026, 4:49 pm
Herzog intervened to advance Frankcom investigation
The embassy expressed sorrow and commiserations to Frankcom's family, and acknowledged operational failures had occurred, for which senior officers were disciplined
By AJN STAFF
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
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
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
John Lyons leaving the ABC office. Photo: AAP Photos.
May 19, 2026, 5:20 pm
ABC and SBS refuse to adopt IHRA
Jewish leaders "deeply concerned" by the public broadcasters dismissal of the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
By Sharyn Kolieb
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
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
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
Anthony Albanese at St Kilda Shule in Melbourne in 2023. Photo: Peter Haskin
July 28, 2025, 5:43 pm
Albanese rejects premature Palestine recognition
'We won't make any decision as a gesture. We will do it as a way forward if the circumstances are met," PM tells ABC Insiders
By Gareth Narunsky
Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo: Giselle Haber
July 17, 2025, 3:55 pm
Jewish groups slam minister’s delay on antisemitism plan
AIJAC executive director Colin Rubenstein says minister's approach 'flawed', shows a 'lack of seriousness' in tackling the antisemitism crisis
By AJN STAFF
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch.
June 16, 2025, 3:29 pm
Australia urges return to “diplomacy”
"We're all deeply concerned about the potential for where this now goes in terms of escalation."
By Sharyn Kolieb
Police investigate the scene of an ”act of terror” in and talk with witnesses on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. Photo: Colorado Sun via ZUMA Press Wire
June 4, 2025, 2:17 pm
Australian Jewish groups warn of violence after Colorado attack
The attack targeted a peaceful demonstration in Boulder calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza for more than 600 days
By AJN STAFF
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