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8 April

Four IDF soldiers were killed in Khan Yunis when they were ambushed emerging from a tunnel shaft under a recently destroyed building. The body of murdered hostage Elad Katzir has been retrieved from Gaza and returned to Israel for burial. Elad had been seen alive in two propaganda videos from Islamic Jihad in December and January. After being closed since […]

4 April

The accidental killing of Australian humanitarian worker Lalzawmi ‘Zomi’ Frankcom, along with six of her colleagues, in Gaza earlier this week is a tragedy. Israel has acknowledged responsibility for the attack, and is fully investigating what happened. The IDF statement about the incident, as well as the ZFA’s statement on the same, is below. While […]

1 April

The Pope called for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages in his Easter address. Passionate protests across Israel call for an early election to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Bibi is standing firm that a reelection is what Hamas wants. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant states that the Gaza campaign is destroying Hamas as more leaders are being killed. Hezbollah leaders […]

28 March

IDF ground forces are fighting intense battles within the Shifa hospital. The Hamas offices within the hospital are a source of valuable intelligence that assists the IDF in their Gaza campaign, and may reveal the location of hostages. We recognise the exceptional courage of the soldiers active in this highly dangerous work. In the West Bank, Israeli police […]

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ZFA statement on Iranian attack on Israel

The Zionist Federation of Australia condemns in the harshest possible terms the Iranian attacks on Israel. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “We stand by Israel as it comes under attack by the Iranian terrorist regime. Iran is seeking to terrorise Israel but Israelis will not be cowed. We welcome the clear international condemnation of these […]

ZFA statement on Senator Wong’s speech hinting at Palestinian recognition

The Zionist Federation of Australia was deeply disappointed at elements of Senator Wong’s speech to the National Security College on 9 April. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “Any talk of recognition of Palestinian statehood in such close proximity to the 7 October attacks is entirely premature and will be seen as a reward for those attacks.” […]

ZFA statement about the tragic death of Lalzawmi Frankcom

The Zionist Federation of Australia mourns the death of Australian humanitarian worker Lalzawmi Frankcom.    ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “Ms Frankcom was part of the vital humanitarian resupply efforts by World Central Kitchen. Her death is a tragedy.”   Mr Leibler continued, “Israel has acknowledged that her convoy was hit by Israeli fire and […]

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🇮🇱🥇 Two months out from the Olympics, Israeli Judoka Raz Hershko has just won gold at the European Championships.

She said, “I’m happy but this happiness is not complete. I dedicate this medal to Jonathan Gutin z”l, without whom the win is incomplete.

I had a good day and to end with the gold and a champion title is always joyful.”

Raz is pictured here with the team’s coach Shani Hershko who also happens to be her uncle. He said, “There is nothing more important for the Israeli women’s team than to spread hope everywhere possible in the world, and I’m glad we were able to do that today. This is the third European Championship in a row where the women’s team has won three or more medals. These days there is a double meaning for us to represent the country we all love and fly the blue and white flag”. 🇮🇱

A bit about Yonatan Goutin, who Raz has been dedicating all of her medals to since 7 October. Yonatan was an incredibly talented judoka who chose to go to the army instead of continue on with Judo. On 7 October, He and his unit went from house to house trying to rescue people on Kibbutz Be’eri. It was there that he was killed.

Raz is pictured here with her gold medal and a quote from Yonatan which reads, “the person that you want to be is waiting for you when you wake up”.

Such a beautiful tribute. Mazal Tov on your gold medal, Raz and for dedicating it to the memory of Yonatan. We will not forget him either 💔🇮🇱

@razhershko @remember.yonatan.gutin
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🇮🇱🥇 Two months out from the Olympics, Israeli Judoka Raz Hershko has just won gold at the European Championships. 

She said, “I’m happy but this happiness is not complete. I dedicate this medal to Jonathan Gutin z”l, without whom the win is incomplete.

I had a good day and to end with the gold and a champion title is always joyful.” 

Raz is pictured here with the team’s coach Shani Hershko who also happens to be her uncle. He said, “There is nothing more important for the Israeli women’s team than to spread hope everywhere possible in the world, and I’m glad we were able to do that today. This is the third European Championship in a row where the women’s team has won three or more medals. These days there is a double meaning for us to represent the country we all love and fly the blue and white flag”. 🇮🇱

A bit about Yonatan Goutin, who Raz has been dedicating all of her medals to since 7 October. Yonatan was an incredibly talented judoka who chose to go to the army instead of continue on with Judo. On 7 October, He and his unit  went from house to house trying to rescue people on Kibbutz Be’eri. It was there that he was killed. 

Raz is pictured here with her gold medal and a quote from Yonatan which reads, “the person that you want to be is waiting for you when you wake up”. 

Such a beautiful tribute. Mazal Tov on your gold medal, Raz and for dedicating it to the memory of Yonatan. We will not forget him either 💔🇮🇱 

@razhershko @remember.yonatan.gutin

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Beautiful...keep winning

Malu la boleh kalah dengan diorang. Sape la bodo xreti bertanding ni

Ban Israel from all international sports

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🎗️ Just a few days after receiving a sign of life from hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Hamas has released another hostage video, this time in a video of Omri Miran and Keith Siegel.

The pair are seen in the video appealing to the Israeli public to continue putting pressure on the Israeli government to reach a deal with Hamas. This is just another attempt by Hamas at psychological warfare.

Omri Miran was kidnapped from his neighbours home on Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7. His wife Lishay and his two daughters, at the time aged 2 and 6 months, were with him but in the end they took Omri on his own, with his own car, into Gaza. At the time, Lishay told him “I love you, I’ll protect our girls, we’re waiting for you, and don’t be a hero.”

Kieth Siegel and his wife Aviva were kidnapped from their home in Kfar Aza on 7 October. They were also driven in their own car to Gaza. Aviva was released on after 51 days but Keith remains in terrorist Hamas captivity.

Aviva has been very vocal about the young women held in terrorist captivity, and sharing the stories they shared with her of the sexual assault they have been enduring at the hands of their terrorist captors.

She has also spoken at length about her grief at having to leave her husband behind when she was released. She said “"It's terrible. I'm broken up into pieces. It's very hard to handle the situation to think about them being there, to see what I saw, going through what I went through with terrorists that were so mean to us, and so brutal, and that Keith is still there.

"We don't know anything about him. We don't even know that he's alive. And it's difficult for me to think that he's alone with the terrorists.”

While there is no doubt their families would feel some level of “comfort” getting “proof of life” from their loved ones, this would also be absolute torture for them.

We are hoping with all of our hearts that Omri and Kieth come home safely and quickly. That they all come home.

#LetMyPeopleGo 🎗️
#BringThemHomeNow 🎗️
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🎗️ Just a few days after receiving a sign of life from hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Hamas has released another hostage video, this time in a video of Omri Miran and Keith Siegel. 

The pair are seen in the video appealing to the Israeli public to continue putting pressure on the Israeli government to reach a deal with Hamas. This is just another attempt by Hamas at psychological warfare. 

Omri Miran was kidnapped from his neighbours home on Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7. His wife Lishay and his two daughters, at the time aged 2 and 6 months, were with him but in the end they took Omri on his own, with his own car, into Gaza. At the time, Lishay told him “I love you, I’ll protect our girls, we’re waiting for you, and don’t be a hero.”

Kieth Siegel and his wife Aviva were kidnapped from their home in Kfar Aza on 7 October. They were also driven in their own car to Gaza. Aviva was released on after 51 days but Keith remains in terrorist Hamas captivity. 

Aviva has been very vocal about the young women held in terrorist captivity, and sharing the stories they shared with her of the sexual assault they have been enduring at the hands of their terrorist captors. 

She has also spoken at length about her grief at having to leave her husband behind when she was released. She said “Its terrible. Im broken up into pieces. Its very hard to handle the situation to think about them being there, to see what I saw, going through what I went through with terrorists that were so mean to us, and so brutal, and that Keith is still there.

We dont know anything about him. We dont even know that hes alive. And its difficult for me to think that hes alone with the terrorists.” 

While there is no doubt their families would feel some level of “comfort” getting “proof of life” from their loved ones, this would also be absolute torture for them. 

We are hoping with all of our hearts that Omri and Kieth come home safely and quickly. That they all come home. 

#LetMyPeopleGo 🎗️
#BringThemHomeNow 🎗️

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Tragic situation, it must be resolved, URGENT !!!

They will not show the videos in Israel through the media as it is psychological terror but the useless idiots on college campuses are supporting them - go figure

Bring them home now.❤️

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