The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s decision to formally proscribe Hizb ut-Tahrir under the new extremist hate organisations framework. Protecting freedom of religion, political debate and peaceful advocacy is fundamental to our democracy. But these freedoms do not extend to organisations that promote...
The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the joint Israeli and United States operation aimed at ending the tyranny of the Ayatollah regime and standing with the Iranian people in their long struggle for freedom and dignity. For decades, this regime has oppressed its own citizens while...
On this National Day of Mourning, the Zionist Federation of Australia joins the nation in remembering the 15 innocent lives taken in the horrific, antisemitic act of terror at Bondi on 14 December, during Chanukah celebrations. The Bondi attack was the most devastating act of terror...
The Zionist Federation of Australia calls on the Government, Opposition and crossbench to worktogether this week to ensure legislation passes Parliament that will effectively enable the banningof extremist organisations such as Hizb ut-Tahrir. With the racial hatred offence unlikely to pass this week, there is a...
The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the Government’s decision to establish a Royal Commission into antisemitism and the 14 December Bondi terrorist attack, and acknowledges the breadth of the proposed terms of reference. This decision reflects the clear and consistent calls of the Australian Jewish community,...
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA), Zionism Victoria, the State Zionist Council of NSW, the State Zionist Council of QLD, the State Zionist Council of South Australia, the State Zionist Council of WA, the ACT Zionist Council, the...
ZFA welcomes forthcoming state visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, following Bondi terror attack. The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) welcomes today’s confirmation that Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Australia early in the new year. In the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack during Chanukah, ZFA...
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....
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,...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
