Category: Official Statements

Category: Official Statements

ZFA statement about the Greens

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler sent a letter to Greens leader Adam Bandt on Friday 3 November, criticising his association with a group that is proudly defacing hostage posters as ‘Zionist propaganda’ and publish a map without Israel. As Mr Leibler wrote in the letter, “To be clear, you are associating yourself with […]

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ZFA responds to Ms Daniel’s tweet

On 27 October Zoe Daniel MP posted on X (formerly Twitter) about Tony Burke’s support for the Canterbury Bankstown Council’s decision to raise the Palestinian flag. “This is a position that I support. And I know that many in the large Jewish community that I represent would support it too. Everyone is frightened. Everyone is […]

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ZFA welcomes former Prime Ministers stand against Hamas, call for release of hostages

Six former Prime Ministers have signed a statement condemning Hamas and in support of Israel and Australia’s Jewish community. They have also unambiguously called for the unconditional return of the more than 220 hostages kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October, and called out the evil hatred of antisemitism. “This statement reinforces the longstanding bipartisan support […]

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ZFA statement on Australia UN abstention vote

ZFA STATEMENT –Australia UN abstention vote on October 27 Israel-Gaza resolution Zionist Federation of Australia President, Jeremy Leibler, said “Australia made the right decision not to support a UN General Assembly resolution on Gaza that failed to condemn the barbaric terrorist attack perpetrated by Hamas on 7 October or call for the release of more […]

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ZFA official statement on Cabinet Minister Tony Burke’s statements about Israel

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler responded to Cabinet Minister Tony Burke’s statements about Israel, saying, “While we share Tony Burke’s concern for the welfare of innocent Gazans, his comments on Radio National this morning were appalling. They were a complete inversion of both morals and the laws of armed conflict.” Mr Leibler continued, […]

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Read our FAQs about the War against Hamas

ZFA is providing answers to the top issues of the day so that you can understand and discuss them confidently with family, friends, colleagues, online and on talkback radio. Read our War against Hamas FAQs page regularly to improve your ability to advocate for Israel during this important time.

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Read our daily updates about the war against Hamas

monday 23 October Israeli soldier killed Gazans evacuated Attacks from Lebanon USA support Israelis displaced – can you help? FAQs – Collective punishment Jewish people supporting each other Report harmful content from social media Medical professionals – Israel needs your help   sunday 22 October The ground operation is imminent Two hostages released Objectives announced […]

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Further ZFA statement on Gaza hospital tragedy

Like most Australians we were horrified over the explosions at al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza over the past 48 hours. Unfortunately, in the aftermath, and in a rush to report anything – blame was appropriated to Israel. The impact this has had on the Jewish community in Australia and around the world has been deeply […]

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ZFA statement on the appalling position of the Australian Greens

The Zionist Federation of Australia slammed the position of the Greens in regards to the Hamas attacks on Israel. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “For first time in history, we have a political party in Australia openly hostile to the Jewish community with little regard for the community’s safety or wellbeing.” Mr Leibler continued, “It […]

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ZFA statement on death of Galit Carbone

The Zionist Federation of Australia is devastated to hear of the death of Galit Carbone. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “News that Australian Galit Carbone, a friend of many in the Australian Jewish community, was killed only adds to the trauma the community is currently facing. “We are facing the terrible news flooding out of […]

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