14 Dec Statement by ZFA President Jeremy Leibler in response to the Bondi Beach Terror Attack
While the Jewish community gathered in Sydney to mark the first night of Chanukah, our community was subjected to a horrific act of violence. This is a day of profound grief. Members of our community have been murdered. Others have been seriously injured. Families are shattered....
13 Oct Statement on the return of the remaining living hostages
Tonight, twenty living hostages have finally come home to their families. For two years, Israelis and Jews worldwide have been holding their breath for their return. We hope this is the beginning of a process of healing and rebuilding for the victims and their families,...
02 Oct Statement on Manchester Terror Attack
We are absolutely devastated at the scenes coming out of Manchester. It is unthinkable that Jews attending synagogue on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, are attacked and murdered simply for being Jewish. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, and...
30 Sep Statement on President Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
"We welcome President Trump’s Gaza peace plan. It’s clear the plan, which has broad-based support by Arab, Muslim, and Western nations, is a direct result of both military and Trump administration pressure on Hamas. Israel has agreed to the plan, and we strongly urge all Western...
21 Sep Statement on Australia’s Recognition of a Palestinian State
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is deeply disappointed by the Albanese Government's formal recognition of a Palestinian State at the United Nations. For decades, successive Australian governments have supported a negotiated two-state solution as the only viable path to peace. This bipartisan position held that...
19 Sep Statement on UN Pillay Commission Report
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) unequivocally rejects the September 2025 report of the UN Pillay Commission accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. This is a baseless and biased assault on truth and justice. It is the height of absurdity that the UN Human Rights...
14 Sep 2025 ZFA Plenary – Speech by Julian Leeser MP
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14 Sep 2025 ZFA Plenary – Speech by the Hon Mark Butler MP
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14 Sep 2025 ZFA Plenary Conference – Jeremy Leibler speech
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09 Sep Statement on signing the first phase of President Trump’s peace plan
The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the signing of the first phase of President Trump’s peace plan between Israel and Hamas. The plight of the hostages has consumed Israel and the Jewish community’s every waking moment since October 7. We are hopeful this brings to...
08 Sep Statement on Jerusalem terror attack
"The horrific scenes emerging out of a major terror attack in Jerusalem is a stark reminder of the existential threat facing Israelis every day. We are devastated that at least five civilians have been murdered in cold blood, and many more injured. Our thoughts are...
31 Aug Statement on Anti-Israel Rallies
Being Jewish in Australia today means facing hate from all sides - from neo-Nazi marches, to anti-Israel rallies steeped in antisemitism. Extremists act with impunity, and violence is spilling onto our streets, putting Australia on a dangerous path. Free speech can never be a cover...
26 Aug Statement on IRGC Involvement in Australian Antisemitic Attacks
The Zionist Federation of Australia is deeply disturbed by revelations that Iran was involved in the planning and execution of multiple antisemitic attacks on Australian soil, including the firebombing of the Adass Synagogue in the heart of Melbourne’s Jewish community last December, and at least...
11 Aug Statement on Government’s Decision to Recognise a Palestinian State
The Zionist Federation of Australia strongly opposes the Government’s intention to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN next month. While we support a negotiated two-state outcome, moving forward while Hamas remains in power and the Palestinian Authority has not delivered verified reforms will...