On Saturday 18 November, Foreign Minister Wong announced an expansion of sanctions against Hamas. The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s expansions of sanctions against Hamas-related individuals. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “The Government has put its money where its mouth is. Hamas terrorises Israeli civilians and imposes a medieval Islamist dictatorship over […]

We, the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), are highly concerned by the comments made by Foreign Minister Penny Wong on ABC Insiders this morning. The Foreign Minister stated that “we all want to take the next steps towards a ceasefire,” while noting that no ceasefire could be […]

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler sent a letter to Greens leader Adam Bandt on Friday 3 November, criticising his association with a group that is proudly defacing hostage posters as ‘Zionist propaganda’ and publish a map without Israel. As Mr Leibler wrote in the letter, “To be clear, you are associating yourself with […]

On 27 October Zoe Daniel MP posted on X (formerly Twitter) about Tony Burke’s support for the Canterbury Bankstown Council’s decision to raise the Palestinian flag. “This is a position that I support. And I know that many in the large Jewish community that I represent would support it too. Everyone is frightened. Everyone is […]

Six former Prime Ministers have signed a statement condemning Hamas and in support of Israel and Australia’s Jewish community. They have also unambiguously called for the unconditional return of the more than 220 hostages kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October, and called out the evil hatred of antisemitism. “This statement reinforces the longstanding bipartisan support […]

ZFA STATEMENT –Australia UN abstention vote on October 27 Israel-Gaza resolution Zionist Federation of Australia President, Jeremy Leibler, said “Australia made the right decision not to support a UN General Assembly resolution on Gaza that failed to condemn the barbaric terrorist attack perpetrated by Hamas on 7 October or call for the release of more […]

ZFA strongly encourages all members of our community to participate in the Bring them home Now rally Melbourne: Caulfield Park Sunday 29 October at 11am See more Community events and initiatives

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler responded to Cabinet Minister Tony Burke’s statements about Israel, saying, “While we share Tony Burke’s concern for the welfare of innocent Gazans, his comments on Radio National this morning were appalling. They were a complete inversion of both morals and the laws of armed conflict.” Mr Leibler continued, […]

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monday 23 October Israeli soldier killed Gazans evacuated Attacks from Lebanon USA support Israelis displaced – can you help? FAQs – Collective punishment Jewish people supporting each other Report harmful content from social media Medical professionals – Israel needs your help   sunday 22 October The ground operation is imminent Two hostages released Objectives announced […]

Like most Australians we were horrified over the explosions at al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza over the past 48 hours. Unfortunately, in the aftermath, and in a rush to report anything – blame was appropriated to Israel. The impact this has had on the Jewish community in Australia and around the world has been deeply […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia mourns the deaths of innocent civilians at the Al Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, and condemns Islamic Jihad, whose rocket killed them. Mr Leibler said, “Not only are Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian groups directly responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Israeli civilians, but they are also directly […]