Overnight, the United Nations admitted that “the evidence was sufficient to conclude” that nine staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency “may have been involved in the seventh of October attacks,” resulting in their employment termination. Zionist Federation of Australia President, Jeremy Leibler, said “with the United Nations own findings, it could […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia acknowledges the findings of Special Adviser Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin’s report following the tragic accidental death of Ms Zomi Franckom. ACM Binskin’s assessment was “that the IDF strike on the WCK aid workers was not knowingly or deliberately directed against the WCK.” The Special Envoy confirmed that Israel’s investigation, […]

Nobody gives a speech like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His address to the US Congress was exceptional. High on rhetoric and emotion and largely well received. Notwithstanding some notable absentees, it was a tour de force. While his 2015 address to Congress during the tenure of US President Barack Obama was seen as partisan […]

What is Hezbollah? What does it want? Is Hezbollah a terrorist organisation? Why is everyone talking about the possibility of war between Israel and Hezbollah? Shouldn’t the UN or the international community be doing something to stop this? What about Iran? Why will a war between Hezbollah and Israel be terrible? What are the relevant […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia mourns the tragic loss of life, and condemns in the strongest terms the deadly Hezbollah attack on a soccer pitch in the Druze town of Majdal Shams that killed 12 young people, and injured dozens more. Hezbollah is a terrorist organisation banned in Australia, and it’s well documented they are […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia mourns the tragic loss of life, and condemns in the strongest terms the deadly Hezbollah attack on a soccer pitch in the Druze town of Majdal Shams that killed twelve young people, and injured dozens more. Hezbollah is a terrorist organisation banned in Australia, and it’s well documented they are […]

Shortly before Shabbat on 26 July, the Australian Government issued this statement. Here is the ZFA’s statement in response: The president of the Zionist Federation of Australia, Jeremy Leibler, said: “The government cannot have it both ways. It cannot simultaneously call for the dismantling of Hamas and demand that Israel unilaterally end the war in […]

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 […]