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,...
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...
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? ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
