Category: Official Statements

Category: Official Statements

ZFA Welcomes Federal Government Security Funding

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has welcomed Prime Minister Morrison’s announcement of 55 million dollars in grants to increase security, following the terrorist attacks in New Zealand. President of the ZFA, Jeremy Leibler said, “We warmly welcome the Federal Government’s commitment to keeping Australia’s religious communities safe, including the Jewish community which faces a […]

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ZFA Statement on Christchurch Terror Attack and Senator Anning

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) expressed its deep condolences to the victims of the terror attack in Christchurch. Fifty innocent worshippers across two Mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand have been confirmed killed with many more injured. Upon hearing of the terrifying news of the attack, President of the ZFA Jeremy Leibler stated: “As Jews […]

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ZFA Statement on Otzma Yehudit Alliance

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) does not typically comment on the internal political machinations of the State of Israel. Israel operates its system on robust democratic principles, and it is inevitable that observers from afar will deeply disagree with one or more parties in any given election. However, the recent announcement that “Otzma Yehudit” […]

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Statement on Hon. Julie Bishop MP’s Retirement Announcement

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) expressed its deep gratitude to former Foreign Minister, the Hon. Julie Bishop MP, on the occasion of her announcement that she will be retiring from politics at the next federal election. During her time as a Member of Parliament and most notably, during her tenure as Foreign Minister, Ms. […]

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ZFA Welcomes Speeches by PM and Opposition Leader

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has welcomed the speeches by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten delivered in Parliament marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Israel. President of the ZFA, Jeremy Leibler said, “The words spoken in Federal Parliament today by both the Prime Minister and the Leader […]

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ZFA Statement on Yaakov Litzman

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is deeply concerned about allegations that Israeli Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman has obstructed legal proceedings by working to obtain false medical reports to prevent the extradition of Malka Leifer. Leifer, an alleged paedophile and former Principal of Addass Israel school in Melbourne, was arrested in Israel in February […]

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ZFA Condemns Amnesty International BDS Campaign

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) condemns Amnesty International’s campaign against AirBnb, Expedia, Booking.com and TripAdvisor as part of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Campaign. Amnesty International is lobbying these four major digital tourism brands to cease all commercial activities with Israeli properties in East Jerusalem and Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Amnesty […]

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ZFA Welcomes International Paralympic Committee Decision

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) has welcomed the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decision that it would strip Malaysia of its right to host the upcoming World Para Swimming Championships, after Malaysia announced that it would ban Israeli athletes from competing – the only country in the world whose athletes were to be excluded. The […]

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AZYC Youth Movements Statement on Recent Neo-Nazi Activity in Melbourne.

Wednesday 23 January 2019 The Australasian Zionist Youth Council (AZYC), incorporating the youth movements Betar Australia, Bnei Akiva Australia, CATZ, Habonim Dror Australia, Hashomer Hatzair Australia, Hineni Youth and Welfare, JAZY, Netzer Australia and Tzofim Australia, is deeply concerned by the emerging racist antisemitic discourse in Melbourne and around the world. The Zionist Youth Movements […]

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ZFA Statement on Rabbi Chaim Druckman

The belated response by one of the most senior and influential rabbinic figures in the National-Religious community in Israel to a growing sexual abuse scandal has been condemned by the Zionist Federation of Australia as inadequate, irresponsible and unacceptable. The scandal revolves around the manner in which Rabbi Chaim Druckman, the Rosh (‘head’) of Ohr […]

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