Category: News

Category: News

ZFA statement on possible ABC ombudsman

The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the news that the ABC is set to create an independent ombudsman as part of its complaints handling procedure. In its submission to an ABC inquiry that examined the ABC’s complaints handling procedure, the ZFA called for a complaints mechanism independent of the ABC’s content division. While the creation […]

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ZFA statement on Kotel disturbance

The Zionist Federation of Australia expressed its concern and disgust at the verbal and physical attacks carried out by individuals at the Western Wall last Monday morning. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “In the lead up to Yom HaAtzmaut, we come together as one people to celebrate our differences and our commonalities. While some differences […]

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ZFA statement on Elad terrorist attack

After a day and night celebrating Israel’s Independence Day, the Australian Jewish community woke to the terrible news that three more Israelis were murdered, this time by axe-wielding terrorists in Elad. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “Our hearts go out to the families of the victims, to the children now made fatherless.” Mr Leibler continued, […]

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ZFA statement on Melbourne University condemnation of antisemitic student union motion

The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the strongly worded statement by Melbourne University that repudiated the antisemitic motion passed by the university’s student union, and rejected its call to boycott Israeli universities. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “We thank Melbourne University for its strong leadership on this matter. Given the antisemitic nature of the student […]

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University of Melbourne Student Union motion

On Friday 29 April, Melbourne University Student Union passed 10-6 a resolution that falsely accused Israel of “ongoing ethnic cleansing”, “apartheid”, attacks on innocent worshipers and described Zionism as a “racist, colonial ideology”. It didn’t mention the decades of war, terrorism and rejectionism that are the main reasons for the current impasse in Israeli-Palestinian relations. […]

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ZFA statement on Glen Eira adoption of IHRA working definition

The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes Glen Eira Council’s adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism on Tuesday 26 April. The motion was adopted 7-0, with one councillor abstaining. The working definition is a vital tool in the fight against antisemitism, as it helps identify antisemitism, thus better enabling education efforts. It has been […]

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ZFA statement on unfortunate ACMA decision

The Zionist Federation of Australia is disappointed at the outcome of the Australian Communication and Media Authority investigation into the biased Q&A panel on 27 May 2021. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “While we’re disappointed that the ACMA accepted the ABC’s arguments that tokenistic airings of a pro-Israel perspective amounts to ‘balance’, what is particularly […]

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ZFA statement on Tel Aviv attack

The Zionist Federation of Australia stands with Israel as its people continue to come under attack. At least two people have been killed in a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, in what remains a developing situation. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “The Australian Jewish community stands united in its horror and outrage. These attacks do […]

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ZFA statement on Bnei Brak attack

The Zionist Federation of Australia deplores the recent terrorist attacks, in which 11 people have been murdered. There have been five attacks over the past week, including one on Tuesday night in Bnei Brak in which five people were killed. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “My heart goes out to the families of these latest victims, and […]

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Taglit-Birthright Israel registrations are open!

Taglit-Birthright Israel registrations are open for the first time in over two years! The global pandemic and travel restrictions had a drastic impact on the conduct of Taglit-Birthright Israel programs from Australia, with trips having to be cancelled through 2020 and 2021. With restrictions easing, the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) and Taglit-Birthright Israel are […]

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ZFA statement on terrorist attack in Hadera

The Zionist Federation of Australia condemns the terrorist attack in Hadera overnight. ZFA President said, “The Australian Jewish community stands with the people of Israel and joins in their mourning. We condemn utterly not just these attacks but the barbarous ideology that spawns them. Mr Leibler continued, “The contrast between hope and hate couldn’t be greater. Foreign […]

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