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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference in Jerusalem on December 9. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
December 12, 2024, 10:46 am
Bibi’s Albo attack ‘should not be dismissed’
"The burning of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne is an abhorrent act of antisemitism," says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By Peter Kohn
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visiting the Adass Israel synagogue.
December 12, 2024, 10:39 am
Political fallout from synagogue arson
The new Special Operation Avalite, detailed by AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw, will focus explicitly on investigating serious offences targeting Jewish Australians.
By Bruce Hill
Former Israeli justice minister Ayelet Shaked was denied a visa for Australia. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
November 28, 2024, 8:34 am
‘A brutal political act’
"It's really shameful. The Australian government is confused between good and evil," says Ayelet Shaked.
By AJN STAFF
Dr Lesley Andrews. Photo: Noel Kessel
November 14, 2024, 10:05 am
Genetic testing should not affect insurance
Dr Lesley Andrews, coordinator of the Wolper Jewish Hospital Community Genetics Program, said it is an issue of major importance to the Jewish community.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo: Giselle Haber
October 15, 2024, 4:46 pm
Albanese rules out Greens deal
Albanese did not commit to preferencing the Coalition over the Greens, saying said that was a decision made by the organisation and ultimately decided by the individual voter.
By Carly Adno
A displaced Palestinians camp in Rafah in December 2023. Photo: Mahmud Hams/AFP
August 29, 2024, 11:35 am
Concern over Gaza visas
Australia towers above other "Five Eyes" nations and comparable countries in Gazan visa approvals.
By Peter Kohn
Greens senators after staging a walk-out in the Senate last November. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
August 15, 2024, 8:00 am
Greens’ vile sanctions call
Defeated by Labor and the Coalition, the motion was backed by independent senator Fatima Payman, who quit Labor because she wanted a stronger push for Palestinian statehood.
By Peter Kohn
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces Jillian Segal as Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism. Photo: Giselle Haber
July 18, 2024, 11:17 am
Whose voice?
Since the barbaric Hamas attacks of October 7 ... the Jewish community has experienced an explosion in unjust victim-blaming and a tsunami of antisemitic incidents.
By AJN STAFF
Jillian Segal addresses the media after being announced as Australia's special envoy to combat antisemitism, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looks on, at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Photo: Giselle Haber
July 11, 2024, 8:00 am
Government acts on hatred
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said there had been a "significant rise in antisemitism" since October 7 and he was "very pleased" Segal had agreed to take on the role.
By Gareth Narunsky
July 11, 2024, 8:00 am
A good step
The need for firm action to counter the scourge of anti-Jew hatred in Australia has never been more dire.
By AJN STAFF
Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons
July 4, 2024, 8:00 am
‘Promoter of terrorism’
The two MPs last year joined protesters outside Parliament House, calling out the appalling treatment of women and girls in the country.
By Peter Kohn
ZFA president Jeremy Leibler. Photo: Giselle Haber
June 6, 2024, 8:00 am
Leibler says look outwards not inwards
Speaking to a B’nai Brith meeting at Beth Weizmann, the Melbourne Jewish community centre recently, he said for a long time, we relied on relationships with key decision makers.
By Bruce Hill
Photo: Supplied
May 27, 2024, 1:24 pm
Deputy PM condemns attack on Jewish school
The phrase “Jew Die” was spray painted on the outside wall of the Burwood campus at the weekend.
By Bruce Hill
Israeli UN ambassador Gilad Erdan holds up a picture of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar at the UN General Assembly while discussing the Palestinian bid for full membership to the UN. Photo: Charly Triballeau/AFP
May 16, 2024, 8:00 am
Jewish groups condemn Labor
Writing in this week's AJN, Wong told the Jewish community, "We see no role for Hamas ... A Palestinian state cannot be in a position to threaten Israel's security."
By Bruce Hill
Federal MP Josh Burns tables the letter.Photo: Screenshot
May 11, 2024, 5:36 pm
Labor MP Josh Burns opposes government UN vote
'I have received messages of support for from some of my colleagues. But I also felt it was important that I speak up for my community and that's what I've done'
By Bruce Hill
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