Advocacy

The Zionist Federation of Australia notes the Australian Government’s decision to sanction some extremist settlers. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “there is no excuse for violence that targets civilians, and we have and continue to consistently condemn any Israeli who supports or conducts such violence. The seven individuals sanctioned by the Australian Government appear to […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia rejects the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice. The process was politically driven by parties with no interest in ending the conflict or negotiating with Israel. The decision is deeply flawed on legal, historical and moral grounds, and its recommendations defy reality and would lead to more violence, […]

18C ACTION ON CALL FOR ETHNIC CLEANSING FROM THE “RIVER TO THE SEA” Since 7 October 2023, thousands of Jewish Australians have been victimised, harassed and racially vilified. Businesses have been boycotted and people’s safety threatened. In this context Alon Cassuto, CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia, a dual citizen of Australia and Israel, […]

Sharing our pain, experiences and togetherness Sharni Briner, 12 July 2024, Australian Jewish News https://www.australianjewishnews.com/sharing-our-pain-experiences-and-togetherness/ The Diaspora and Israel are still co-dependent on the other’s survival and flourishing. What is Jewish solidarity in 2024? This question cannot be considered without acknowledging two sides of the coin that make up the modern Jewish identity – Israel […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the appointment of Jillian Segal AO as special envoy to combat antisemitism. It reflects the Australian Government’s recognition of the dramatic rise in antisemitism in Australia. Ms Segal has long been an advocate for the Australian Jewish community, and her appointment as special envoy is timely, given the spike in antisemitism […]

Australia must apply real pressure on Hezbollah and Iran over Israel Bren Carlill, Canberra Times, 9 July 2024 https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8686439/australia-must-apply-real-pressure-on-hezbollah-iran-over-israel/?cs=14246 The October 7 Hamas invasion of southern Israel, and the war it launched, came out of the blue. But for the last nine months, in northern Israel, Hezbollah and Israel have been drifting towards war. The […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia is concerned by unconfirmed reports that Australia has told Israel it will not back it in a war with Hezbollah. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “We were surprised by this unconfirmed report, given Hezbollah is a proscribed terrorist organisation, clearly the aggressor in this situation, and has caused the internal […]

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is a man under huge pressure on multiple fronts. Some of his own making and some not. Firstly, defending Israel against the genocidal intent of Iran and its proxies. Anyone who was hesitant about the necessity of operating in Rafah and securing the so called ‘Philadelphi Corridor,’ stretching 14 km along […]

The Zionist Federation has released a joint statement with the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, the Australasian Union of Jewish Students, the Australian Academic Alliance Against Antisemitism, and the Australia Israel & Jewish Affairs Council. The statement is in regards to the agreement the University of Sydney reached with […]

The pressure of a family legal dynasty, four children and leading the Zionist Federation was nothing compared to what came for Jeremy Leibler when he became the voice of Australian Jews after October 7. By DAMON KITNEY Originall appeared in the Australian Jeremy Leibler thought he knew how to cope with pressure. As one of the […]

The following can be attributed to ZFA President Jeremy Leibler: The explosive investigation by the Nine Newspapers must be a wake-up call – Hizb ut-Tahrir is promoting terrorism, hatred and violence. We will be writing to the Australian Government, urging it to initiate the legal process for Hizb ut-Tahrir to be proscribed as a terrorist […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia expresses profound relief and gratitude for the successful rescue of four Israeli hostages from Gaza last night. The rescued hostages, Noa Argamani, Almog Meir, Andrey Kozlov and Shlomi Ziv were held captive in civilian homes in Gaza. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “We are immensely relieved by the safe return […]