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ZFA welcomes Australian Government decision to comment on flawed ICC case

17 Feb 2020

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to apply to make an observation on the International Criminal Court’s flawed case... Read More

ZFA calls on Australian Government to condemn UN blacklist

13 Feb 2020

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler slammed the UN’s blacklist of Israeli businesses and called on the government to condemn it. “A list of... Read More

Statement on latest Malka Leifer development

10 Jan 2020

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) welcomes media reports that a psychiatrist panel has found Malka Leifer fit to stand extradition trial. On Thursday, Israeli... Read More

Open letter to PM Netanyahu

29 Dec 2019

OPEN LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU FROM JEREMY LEIBLER, PRESIDENT OF THE ZIONIST FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA Dear Prime Minister, I write this letter with... Read More

ZFA statement on latest delay in Leifer case

10 Dec 2019

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler today expressed his concern at yet another delay in the Malka Leifer extradition process. In September, a District... Read More

ZFA statement on Australian voting pattern at the UN

09 Dec 2019

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler welcomed the principled stance taken by the Australian Government at the UN General Assembly. In a series of... Read More

ZFA statement on dismissal of Malka Leifer appeal

04 Dec 2019

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler today welcomed the Jerusalem Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss an appeal by Malka Leifer’s legal team. In September,... Read More

Jerusalem Prize presented to Prime Minister Scott Morrison

21 Nov 2019

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler presented Prime Minister Scott Morrison with the Jerusalem Prize on Thursday. The Jerusalem Prize was jointly awarded by... Read More

ZFA statement on US position on settlements

19 Nov 2019

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated on 18 November that “the establishment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank is not, per se,... Read More

ZFA statement on rocket attacks on Israel

12 Nov 2019

Jeremy Leibler, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, strongly condemned Tuesday’s rocket strikes into Israel. “Any attack that deliberately targets civilians is a war... Read More

Australian political leaders visit Israel

30 Oct 2019

The highest caliber delegation of Australian political alumni ever to visit Israel was honored on Tuesday evening at a cocktail reception hosted by the Zionist... Read More

ZFA responds to vandalised graves in Haifa

13 Oct 2019

President of the Zionist Federation of Australia Jeremy Leibler said, “We were disgusted to learn that vandals had spray-painted swastikas and Nazi slogans on the... Read More

ZFA responds to shooting in Germany on Yom Kippur

11 Oct 2019

As Yom Kippur drew to a close in Australia, the Zionist Federation Australia (ZFA) was shocked and devastated to learn of the shooting attack outside... Read More

An in-depth look into Kangarusski

11 Oct 2019

Anna Maylis, Zionist Federation of Australia’s Kangarusski community co-ordinator, wants you to know a few things about Russians, firstly, that they do not drink Vodka... Read More

ZFA slams decision to let Leifer out on house arrest

02 Oct 2019

Jeremy Leibler, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia said, “we are outraged by the latest development. With all that we know, and all that’s... Read More

Joint statement on community concerns about anti-Semitism and neo-Nazi groups

26 Sep 2019

Yesterday, leaders of the Jewish community met with Premier Daniel Andrews, Federal Member for Macnamara Josh Burns and the Attorney-General for Victoria, Jill Hennessy to... Read More

ZFA statement in Malka Leifer case delay

24 Sep 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia was disappointed to learn that the quest to bring alleged paedophile Malka Leifer back to Australia to face her day... Read More

ZFA Plenary 2019

29 Aug 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia held its Plenary Conference in Sydney on Sunday 25 August with a fantastic line-up of speakers and panel discussions. ... Read More

Achper, apology and review just a start

26 Aug 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia and Zionism Victoria has cautiously welcomed an announcement from ACHPER that it will undertake an independent investigation and share the... Read More

ZFA condemns terror attack

25 Aug 2019

The ZFA mourns the death of 17-year-old Rina Shenrav who was murdered in a terror attack in Israel on Friday, which also injured her father... Read More

Statement on meeting with the Hon. James Merlino MP

21 Aug 2019

Following a meeting today with Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino, Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler and Zionism Victoria President Sharene... Read More

Statement on police recommendation re Ya’acov Litzman

07 Aug 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) welcomed the news that Israeli police have recommended that Deputy Health Minister Ya’acov Litzman be indicted on charges of... Read More

ZFA calls on Australian government to pull UNRWA funding

01 Aug 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has called on the Australian government to reconsider funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) following... Read More

ZFA responds to sample test exam from ACHPER

15 Jul 2019

Background: A year 12 Health and Human Development practice exam included a question asking about religious discrimination and how it can influence mental health.... Read More

ZFA responds to Rabbi Rafi Peretz comments

15 Jul 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) condemned controversial comments made by Israeli Education Minister and leader of Habayit Hayehudi Rabbi Rafi Peretz. Peretz’s comments concerned conversion... Read More

ZFA response to Todd Sampson’s Body Hack

26 Jun 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is extremely concerned about the depiction of the situation in the Gaza Strip presented in Todd Sampson’s Body Hack on... Read More

ZFA soars ahead in gender equality pledge; acknowledgement of country

24 Jun 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is pleased to have unanimously adopted two forward looking resolutions at its recent executive meeting on Tuesday 18 June.... Read More

ZFA Condemns Richard Falk Speaking Tour

20 Jun 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has condemned a speaking tour of Australia by Richard Falk, a former “United Nations special rapporteur” for the Palestinian... Read More

ZFA extends condolences – Nechama Rivlin z”l

05 Jun 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia extends condolences on behalf of the Australian Jewish community to Israel’s President, Reuven Rivlin and his family on the passing... Read More

ZFA congratulates new Labor leadership team

29 May 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) congratulates Anthony Albanese on his election as leader of the Australian Labor Party and Richard Marles who is expected... Read More

Litzman must be held to account

28 May 2019

Isaac Herzog, Chairman of the Jewish Agency with Jeremy Leibler from Herzog’s visit to Australia in 2018. President of the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA),... Read More

ZFA congratulates Prime Minister Scott Morrison

20 May 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has offered its congratulations to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition for their re-election following Australia’s Federal Election.... Read More

A Tribute to Bob Hawke

17 May 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has expressed its deepest sympathies and condolences on behalf of the Australian Jewish community to the family of the... Read More

ZFA condemns Hamas rocket attacks which resulted in four deaths, at least 234 injured.

05 May 2019

6 May 2019. This Statement has been updated to reflect the number of casualties and rockets fired from Gaza at Israeli civilians. 7 May 2019.... Read More

Statement on San Diego Synagogue Shooting

29 Apr 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) expresses its outrage over the San Diego Synagogue shooting at the Congregation Chabad synagogue in Poway, California, near San... Read More

Solidarity with Sri Lanka and the Christian community

22 Apr 2019

We are shocked and outraged at the terror attack in Sri Lanka during Easter services. At least 207 innocent worshippers have been confirmed dead with... Read More

ZFA President responds to Tony Walker

18 Apr 2019

The following is a letter sent to Tony Walker in response to his column in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald 18/04/2019, headed, “Melissa Parke... Read More

Letter to Minister Pyne on his Retirement

11 Apr 2019

Photo courtesy of Will Nemesh, Liberal Friends of Israel. Dear Minister Pyne, The Zionist Federation of Australia would like to express its deep gratitude and... Read More

Australia Shows Moral Leadership on the World Stage

25 Mar 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) expressed its gratitude to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne for Australia’s strong rejection of... Read More

Remembering Rafi Eitan – A hero of the Jewish people and the State of Israel

24 Mar 2019

President of the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA), Jeremy Leibler: “Rafi Eitan was a hero of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. His... Read More

ZFA Welcomes Federal Government Security Funding

21 Mar 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has welcomed Prime Minister Morrison’s announcement of 55 million dollars in grants to increase security, following the terrorist attacks... Read More

ZFA Statement on Christchurch Terror Attack and Senator Anning

18 Mar 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) expressed its deep condolences to the victims of the terror attack in Christchurch. Fifty innocent worshippers across two Mosques... Read More

A message of support to our neighbours in Christchurch, New Zealand

15 Mar 2019

Tonight around our Shabbat tables, please spare a thought to our neighbours in Christchurch, New Zealand. 40 innocent worshippers. Gone. As Jews we know all... Read More

ZFA Statement on Otzma Yehudit Alliance

24 Feb 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) does not typically comment on the internal political machinations of the State of Israel. Israel operates its system on... Read More

Statement on Hon. Julie Bishop MP’s Retirement Announcement

22 Feb 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) expressed its deep gratitude to former Foreign Minister, the Hon. Julie Bishop MP, on the occasion of her announcement... Read More

ZFA Welcomes Speeches by PM and Opposition Leader

19 Feb 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has welcomed the speeches by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten delivered in Parliament marking 70... Read More

ZFA Statement on Yaakov Litzman

18 Feb 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is deeply concerned about allegations that Israeli Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman has obstructed legal proceedings by working to... Read More

ZFA Condemns Amnesty International BDS Campaign

31 Jan 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) condemns Amnesty International’s campaign against AirBnb, Expedia, Booking.com and TripAdvisor as part of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS)... Read More

ZFA Welcomes International Paralympic Committee Decision

28 Jan 2019

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has welcomed the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decision that it would strip Malaysia of its right to host the... Read More

AZYC Youth Movements Statement on Recent Neo-Nazi Activity in Melbourne.

23 Jan 2019

Wednesday 23 January 2019 The Australasian Zionist Youth Council (AZYC), incorporating the youth movements Betar Australia, Bnei Akiva Australia, CATZ, Habonim Dror Australia, Hashomer Hatzair... Read More

ZFA Statement on Rabbi Chaim Druckman

18 Jan 2019

The belated response by one of the most senior and influential rabbinic figures in the National-Religious community in Israel to a growing sexual abuse scandal... Read More

Remembering Moshe Arens

10 Jan 2019

The ZFA sends its condolences to the family of the late Moshe Arens who passed away on Monday, aged 93. Arens is survived by his... Read More

ZFA Response to ALP National Conference

18 Dec 2018

For Immediate Release The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) believes that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state is counterproductive to bringing about a two state... Read More

ZFA on Hezbollah tunnels, Hamas vote at UN

07 Dec 2018

Earlier in the week, the IDF announced the beginning of Operation Northern Shield after discovering Hezbollah efforts to construct a network of terror tunnels on... Read More

Statement on 6 biased resolutions at the UN

04 Dec 2018

For Immediate Release: The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) welcomes the Australian Government’s principled decision to vote against six biased resolutions at the United Nations... Read More

Joint Jewish-Christian delegation to Canberra

29 Nov 2018

For Immediate Release: Following on from a very special lunch between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur organised by the Zionist Federation of Australia where leaders... Read More

Media Release – Relocating the Australian Embassy to West Jerusalem

19 Nov 2018

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) strongly supports the Government in reaffirming its commitment to review the possible relocation of its Embassy from Tel Aviv... Read More

Statement on Gaza rockets

13 Nov 2018

The Zionist Federation of Australia strongly condemns Hamas and other terrorist organisations operating in Gaza for firing over 300 rockets at Israeli civilians over the course of... Read More

Generational change at the ZFA

13 Nov 2018

Generational dissonance and generational change were dominant in discussions through the course of the Zionist federation of Australia’s biennial conference on Sunday 11 November. Attended... Read More

Statement on Pittsburgh shooting

28 Oct 2018

Australia awoke this morning to the devastating news of the shocking attack on the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh. Our thoughts and our... Read More

Statement on Australian Embassy and Jerusalem

16 Oct 2018

The Zionist Federation of Australia has welcomed today’s decision by the Government to consider moving its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and thus formally... Read More

Statement on Malcolm Turnbull

24 Aug 2018

President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, Dr. Danny Lamm AM, thanked Malcolm Turnbull for his dedicated service to the people of Australia as Prime... Read More

New Prime Minister and new Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party

24 Aug 2018

President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, Dr. Danny Lamm, sent congratulations to Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg and wished them both best of luck in... Read More

Statement on Gaza and the media

10 Aug 2018

Rockets and incendiary devices from Gaza continue to rain down on Israel’s south forcing families to flee to and remain in bomb shelters instead of... Read More

Statement on the rescue of “white helmets” and their families

24 Jul 2018

The Zionist Federation of Australia praised the government of Israel and the Israel Defence Forces for facilitating the rescue of hundreds of “white helmets” and their... Read More

Statement on Nation State bill

24 Jul 2018

The passing of the Nation State legislation in the Knesset last week has elicited predictably strong responses both in favour and critical of the text... Read More

Statement on detainment of Conservative Rabbi

24 Jul 2018

The early morning detention and questioning of Rabbi Dov Haiyun for officiating weddings outside the jurisdiction of the Chief Rabbinate was shocking and provocative. It... Read More

Statement on Gaza and the Australian Media

16 Jul 2018

The ZFA condemns the barrage of rockets fired at Israeli civilians by Hamas, slams the Australian media for their biased reporting Zionist Federation of Australia... Read More

Statement on Australian Government aid to the PA

03 Jul 2018

The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the decision by Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and the Australian Government to cease funding of the World Bank’s Multi-Donor... Read More

Statement on environmental terrorism

28 Jun 2018

The Zionist Federation of Australia calls upon Senator Richard Di Natale as leader of the Australian Greens to abide by its core principles and condemn... Read More

Statement on US withdrawal from UNHRC

21 Jun 2018

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is delighted with the decision by the United States to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)... Read More

Statement on UN General Assembly vote against Israel

19 Jun 2018

Dr Danny Lamm AM, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, expressed his gratitude to Australia for voting against a United Nations General Assembly resolution... Read More

Statement on rocket attacks on Israel

30 May 2018

President of the ZFA, Dr Danny Lamm AM said, “The actions of Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other terrorist groups operating in Gaza, which included 2... Read More

Statement on comments made by Anthony Albanese MP

23 May 2018

Zionist Federation of Australia President Dr. Danny Lamm expressed his disappointment with comments made by Labor MP Anthony Albanese during an interview on the ABC... Read More

Statement on comments made by Greens Senator Di Natale

23 May 2018

President of the ZFA, Dr. Danny Lamm AM strongly and unreservedly condemned the statement on Gaza situation issued by Senator Di Natale, the Leader of... Read More

Statement on Australia and the UNHRC

22 May 2018

President of the ZFA, Dr. Danny Lamm AM, praised PM Malcolm Turnbull and FM Julie Bishop for voting against a UN Human Rights Council resolution which... Read More

Statement on 60 Minutes

22 May 2018

Zionist Federation of Australia President, Dr. Danny Lamm AM said, “60 Minutes has once again done a hatchet job on Israel with its piece entitled... Read More

Statement about Gaza

16 May 2018

On Monday, Palestinian rioters, again violently protested along the border between Gaza and Israel. The stated aim of the “Great March of Return” is to... Read More

Letter to the Prime Minister

14 May 2018

Dear Prime Minister, I write in reference to an issue that is very close to my heart – the location of Australia’s Embassy in Israel.... Read More

Statement on Syria

09 May 2018

Citizens in Israel’s north have been warned to open their bomb shelters as Iran and Syria threaten devastating military action against Israel. Israel has responded... Read More

Statement on Iran

08 May 2018

Statement from ZFA President Dr Danny Lamm AM on Iran: “The material recently released to the world by Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu proves that the... Read More

Statement about Abbas’ comments

03 May 2018

The Zionist Federation of Australia is thoroughly appalled by the speech given by Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah in which Abbas... Read More

ZFA Statement on UNHRC and Australia

25 Mar 2018

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) applauds Australia on its principled vote in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday. The UNHRC which... Read More

ZFA Statement on two recent terror attacks in Israel

21 Mar 2018

On Friday when we had already welcomed in Shabbat in Australia, a Palestinian terrorist rammed into a patrol of IDF soldiers killing two soldiers and... Read More

ZFA statement on Malka Leifer case

09 Mar 2018

President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, Dr. Danny Lamm AM responded to the news that the decision to grant Malka Leifer bail has been reversed.... Read More

Israel helps thwart terror attack in Australia

22 Feb 2018

On Wednesday it was revealed that Israel’s Military Intelligence Directorate’s Unit 8200 helped to foil an Islamic State attempt to bomb a flight from Sydney... Read More

Statement on the latest court decision on Malka Leifer

01 Feb 2018

Following the recent decision by a psychiatric panel that Malka Leifer was too unwell to face an Israeli court again, President of the Zionist Federation... Read More

Statement on the UN vote on Jerusalem

22 Dec 2017

Statement on UN General Assembly vote on US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital: Dr. Danny Lamm, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, expressed... Read More

Joint Statement on Victorian Government Trade and Investment Office

07 Dec 2017

Joint statement from Dr. Danny Lamm, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia and Sharene Hambur, President of Zionism Victoria: We are delighted that Premier... Read More

President Trump on Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

07 Dec 2017

Official Statement from Dr. Danny Lamm, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia: For Immediate Release – The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes President Trump’s recognition... Read More

ZFA Statement on ABC and Sophie McNeill

09 Oct 2017

Dr. Danny Lamm said: “Recent media criticism of Michael Danby’s campaign to hold ABC Jerusalem Bureau Chief Sophie McNeill to account for her dishonest reporting... Read More

ZFA Political Seminar

14 Sep 2017

The Zionist Federation of Australia held its inaugural Political Seminar in Canberra on Monday. Executive Director Ginette Searle said, “we wanted to take advantage of... Read More

ZFA Media Release on NSW Labor

31 Jul 2017

Media Release from the Zionist Federation of Australia on the NSW Resolution on Israel and Palestine: The NSW Labor Party held its State Conference yesterday,... Read More

SA Parliament motion on Palestine

27 Jun 2017

Last week, the Labor party in South Australia passed a motion in the lower house calling for the recognition of “the state of Palestine alongside... Read More

Statement from Dr. Danny Lamm

20 Jun 2017

Senator Lisa Singh visited Israel and the Palestinian territories and had quite a bit to say about the experience in the Senate last week. Dr.... Read More

A communal evening with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

24 Feb 2017

The Zionist Federation of Australia is delighted by the success of the communal function for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was held at the... Read More

The Zionist Federation of Australia Welcomes Prime Minister Netanyahu to Australia

21 Feb 2017

For Immediate Release The Zionist Federation is delighted to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the eve of his historic visit to Australia. ... Read More

Statement on the Regulation Bill

15 Feb 2017

The Zionist Federation of Australia acknowledges widespread concern at the passage of the Regulation Law by Israel’s Knesset (Parliament). Following the passage of the Law... Read More

Statement on Paris Middle East Conference

17 Jan 2017

Statement from ZFA President Dr. Danny Lamm, on the Paris Middle East Conference: While there was a great deal of hype surrounding the Paris Middle... Read More

Statement on Jerusalem terror attack

09 Jan 2017

Dr. Danny Lamm, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia today strongly condemned the terrorist ramming attack that occurred yesterday in Jerusalem, killing four innocent... Read More