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 has been condemned by the Zionist Federation of Australia as inadequate, irresponsible and unacceptable. The scandal revolves around the manner in which Rabbi Chaim Druckman, the Rosh (‘head’) of Ohr […]

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 the Lebanon border. President of the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) Jeremy Leibler said, “the discovery of these terror tunnels proves that Hezbollah is in violation of UN Security Council […]

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 of a number of Christian Zionist organisations met with representatives of the Zionist Federation of Australia, the ZFA was delighted to co-host a delegation of Jewish and Christian groups in […]

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 a few hours. Jeremy Leibler, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, said: “The incessant rocket barrage from Hamas terrorists in Gaza overnight our time has taken its toll on […]

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 going about their daily lives in peace and security.  All right minded people informed of the facts would have no difficulty in seeing the evil in Hamas’ ongoing and relentless […]

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 families from Syria and their evacuation to Jordan. President of the ZFA, Dr. Danny Lamm AM said, “Israel has continued its long tradition of worldwide humanitarian aid regardless of race, […]

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 of Israel’s right to determine its own capital, a long-awaited affirmation of a historical reality. Jerusalem is and always has been the beating heart of the Jewish people; it has been the capital […]

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 the fact that we were celebrating the 90th anniversary of the ZFA in Canberra to offer a seminar that was jam-packed with interesting speakers for our participants right at the […]

Statement on UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements Dr. Danny Lamm, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia said: The United States under the outgoing administration in its “lame duck” period has failed to veto a United Nations Security Council Resolution which effectively declares the 1967 lines to be sacrosanct and any building beyond […]

9 June 2016    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr Danny Lamm, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia expressed his dismay with the decision of Greens Melbourne Ports’ candidate Steph Hodgins-May to withdraw from a pre-election debate that is to take place on 22 June at Beth Weizmann under the aegis of the Australian Jewish News […]

As the 60-day US Congressional review period for the P5+1 Iran nuclear agreement ticks down to a close, the ZFA reiterates its opposition to this Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). We are not alone in this view. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Opposition Leader Isaac Herzog have united to oppose the JCPOA. The American Israel Public […]

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