The Zionist Federation of Australia was deeply disappointed at elements of Senator Wong's speech to the National Security College on 9 April. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “Any talk of recognition of Palestinian statehood in such close proximity to the 7 October attacks is entirely premature and...
The Zionist Federation of Australia mourns the death of Australian humanitarian worker Lalzawmi Frankcom. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “Ms Frankcom was part of the vital humanitarian resupply efforts by World Central Kitchen. Her death is a tragedy.” Mr Leibler continued, “Israel has acknowledged that her convoy...
The ZFA, together with its partners listed below, welcomes the Executive Director of the Australia New Zealand Mental Health Association’s heartfelt and unreserved apology to Dr Moshe Farchi and the Australian Jewish community for the regrettable decision to rescind Dr Farchi's invitation to the Frontline...
Thank you very much for that introduction. And thank you for the opportunity of being able to speak to your group and being able to say something that I have wanted to say for quite a while… I wanted to say to Dr Moshe that our organisation,...
The Zionist Federation of Australia is concerned by the Government’s resumption of aid to UNRWA. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “There is very clearly a dire humanitarian situation unfolding in Gaza, and we support the provision of additional aid, however, we are deeply concerned that a...
The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the federal government’s consultation process on proposed anti-doxxing legislation. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “Doxxing is an intimidatory tactic perpetrated by the most underhanded of people. Everyone of good conscience knows it is completely unethical, even if technology has made...
The Zionist Federation of Australia is appalled at the treatment of a world-leading mental health specialist. The Australia & New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMHA) cancelled the appearance of Dr Moshe Farchi at its Frontline Mental Health Conference at the last minute, due to unspecific...
On Thursday 29 February in Gaza, dozens of Gazans were killed in two separate incidents, both involving humanitarian supplies. An article about the tragedy is here. Zionist Federation of Australia CEO Alon Cassuto warned of the danger of misinformation. “The death of any innocent is absolutely...
10:30 AM AEDT, 26 February War update We keep hearing about a ceasefire over Ramadan that may become permanent. Which leads to considerations of what 'the day after' may look like. Netanyahu released a paper to Cabinet about his plans. Arab media claims the Palestinian Authority's current government will...
The Association of Rape Crisis Centres in Israel compiled a report about the extent of rapes committed by Hamas fighters on and after 7 October. The report was submitted to the UN. It clearly shows that Hamas used rape as a weapon of war. Zionist Federation...
The Greens moved anti-Israel motions in the House of Representatives and the Senate on 26 February. Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler said, “The Greens have once again shown that they are a party of division. They are drumming up hatred of Israel to win...
Monash University academic Elliot Dolan-Evans has liked and retweeted numerous posts celebrating the 7 October Hamas massacre. Zionist Federation of Australia Jeremy Leibler said, “Clearly his views are appalling. To like any social media posts that not only justify - but glorify - the Hamas massacre...
On Thursday, the Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand issued a joint statement, about the possibility of an Israeli military operation in Rafah. The Zionist Federation of Australia has issued this statement in response: The Zionist Federation of Australia notes the joint statement issued...
The Zionist Federation of Australia celebrates the rescue of Fernando Marman and Louis Har from Rafah. Zionist Federation of Australia CEO Alon Cassuto said the rescue showed the value Israel places on human life. “The rescue reiterates the precision and care with which the IDF is...
On 9 October 2023, two days after the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, a rally was held on the steps of the Sydney Opera House in an attempt to prevent Jews from gathering in solidarity to mourn the massacres carried out by Hamas....
