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29 January

5pm AEDT, 29 January UNRWA funding on hold On Friday, the US put on hold its funding of UNRWA, the UNโ€™s dedicated Palestinian refugee agency. This was followed on Shabbat by Australia and four other countries doing the same. The move came after UNRWA fired nine of its staff because they participated in the 7 […]

25 January

11:45am AEDT, 25 January The last couple of days has been extraordinarily hard for Israel and its supporters. On Monday, 21 soldiers were killed when a Palestinian anti-tank missile appeared to detonate explosives in a building that the IDF was preparing to demolish. The building was brought down on those inside. With three other soldiers […]

22 January

11:00 am AEDT, 22 January 2024 Your correspondents here at ZFA HQ have noticed that, in this entire war, the one actor that hasnโ€™t really paid any price at all is Iran. Iran has funded and trained Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, all of which are attacking Israel, or Israeli targets. According to this Reuters […]

15 January

Yesterday marked 100 days since Hamas forces invaded Israel and carried out massacres, torture, rape and other depravities, and kidnapped hundreds of Israelis. Over 100 remain in Hamas captivity. Ride to Bring Them Home Yesterday, around Australia and around the world, Jewish communities came together to mark this awful milestone. Bike rides, with riders wearing […]

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Australian Jewish community welcomes apology by ANZMHA Executive Director

The ZFA, together with its partners listed below, welcomes the Executive Director of the Australia New Zealand Mental Health Associationโ€™s heartfelt and unreserved apology to Dr Moshe Farchi and the Australian Jewish community for the regrettable decision to rescind Dr Farchi’s invitation to the Frontline Mental Health Conference. Prof Philip Morris AM candidly acknowledged the […]

Comments made by Prof Philip Morris AM to ZFA webinar, 17 March 2024

Thank you very much for that introduction. And thank you for the opportunity of being able to speak to your group and being able to say something that I have wanted to say for quite a whileโ€ฆ I wanted to say to Dr Moshe that our organisation, which was โ€ฆ one of the sponsors of […]

ZFA statement on resumption of funding to UNRWA

The Zionist Federation of Australia is concerned by the Governmentโ€™s resumption of aid to UNRWA. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, โ€œThere is very clearly a dire humanitarian situation unfolding in Gaza, and we support the provision of additional aid, however, we are deeply concerned that a resumption of funding to UNRWA may be wholly counterproductive. […]

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The ZFA, together with its partners Executive Council of Australian Jewry - ECAJ, AIJAC - Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council and Australian Academic Alliance Against Antisemitism, welcomes the Executive Director of the Australia New Zealand Mental Health Associationโ€™s heartfelt and unreserved apology to Dr Moshe Farchi and the Australian Jewish community for the regrettable decision to rescind Dr Farchi's invitation to the Frontline Mental Health Conference. Prof Philip Morris AM candidly acknowledged the error, labelling it as "wrong" and "a big mistake".

The Australian Jewish community welcomed Prof Morris's sincerity and apology, recognising the gravity of his remarks. Prof Morris conveyed his sentiments during a webinar hosted by the Zionist Federation of Australia, with over 500 members of the Jewish community registered to attend.

ZFA CEO Alon Cassuto said, โ€œWe welcome Prof Morrisโ€™s unequivocal apology. It is deeply worrying that the threat of violence would see any organisation give in to demands and cancel an expert professional and public intellectual of the calibre of Dr Farchi based on their identity and nationality.โ€

Mr Cassuto continued, โ€œBy setting the record straight, making clear the ANZMHA would reimburse Dr Farchi and, more importantly, announcing that Dr Farchi would be invited to address ANZMHA members in the future, Prof Morris has made clear not just his remorse, but a genuine desire to stop this incident from becoming a dangerous precedent that undermines Australian multicultural society.โ€
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The ZFA, together with its partners Executive Council of Australian Jewry - ECAJ, AIJAC - Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council and Australian Academic Alliance Against Antisemitism, welcomes the Executive Director of the Australia New Zealand Mental Health Associationโ€™s heartfelt and unreserved apology to Dr Moshe Farchi and the Australian Jewish community for the regrettable decision to rescind Dr Farchis invitation to the Frontline Mental Health Conference. Prof Philip Morris AM candidly acknowledged the error, labelling it as wrong and a big mistake.

The Australian Jewish community welcomed Prof Morriss sincerity and apology, recognising the gravity of his remarks. Prof Morris conveyed his sentiments during a webinar hosted by the Zionist Federation of Australia, with over 500 members of the Jewish community registered to attend.

ZFA CEO Alon Cassuto said, โ€œWe welcome Prof Morrisโ€™s unequivocal apology. It is deeply worrying that the threat of violence would see any organisation give in to demands and cancel an expert professional and public intellectual of the calibre of Dr Farchi based on their identity and nationality.โ€

Mr Cassuto continued, โ€œBy setting the record straight, making clear the ANZMHA would reimburse Dr Farchi and, more importantly, announcing that Dr Farchi would be invited to address ANZMHA members in the future, Prof Morris has made clear not just his remorse, but a genuine desire to stop this incident from becoming a dangerous precedent that undermines Australian multicultural society.โ€

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Did he make clear on whose advice the decision was made and who made it?

Free palestine

FREE PALESTINE FROM THE EVIL AND GREEDY (((JUICE ๐Ÿ€))).

Is our country run by pro Palestine greenies now ๐Ÿ˜ก

Hmmm the fact of the matter is he still caved to Terrorists and that is a very slippery slope! Apology or not!

Did Dr Morris make this announcement publicly as well, or just to the Jewish community? If it was a sincere apology, I would expect him to publicise his sentiments far and wide so it reaches all stakeholders - newsletter to all delegates/subscribers, social media, press release on ANZMHA website….Let’s hope he’s really walking the walk….?

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๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’” Devastating. The IDF has just announced that Daniel Perez, aged 22 from Yad Binyamin, was killed during battle on 7 October and his body is being held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Daniel was a tank commander at the Nahal Oz outpost when Hamas attacked on that Black Saturday. For the past 163 days his family has held onto the hope that he was alive. His father, Rabbi Doron Perez is the head of the World Mizrachi Movement. He recently said, โ€œThere is hope. We're not confronting a final tragedy but are instead holding onto the possibility of a positive outcome. We, as Jewish people, have always been a community of hope and faith. Our history and belief system reinforce the idea that things unfold as per God's will.

โ€œEven in trying times, we've always maintained our hopeโ€ฆ Experiencing this situation has made me realize that these aren't mere clichรฉs but are foundational truths that have carried countless Jews through far worse trials than we're undergoing.โ€

We are devastated for their loss. We can only hope that Hamas will return the bodies they are cruelly holding on to so that families such as the Perez family will be able to farewell their loved ones with the respect and dignity they deserve.

Sending our deepest condolences to the Perez family. May Danielโ€™s memory be forever blessed.

ื™ื”ื™ ื–ื›ืจื• ื‘ืจื•ืš
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๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’” Devastating. The IDF has just announced that Daniel Perez, aged 22 from Yad Binyamin, was killed during battle on 7 October and his body is being held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. 

Daniel was a tank commander at the Nahal Oz outpost when Hamas attacked on that Black Saturday. For the past 163 days his family has held onto the hope that he was alive. His father, Rabbi Doron Perez is the head of the World Mizrachi Movement. He recently said, โ€œThere is hope. Were not confronting a final tragedy but are instead holding onto the possibility of a positive outcome. We, as Jewish people, have always been a community of hope and faith. Our history and belief system reinforce the idea that things unfold as per Gods will. 

โ€œEven in trying times, weve always maintained our hopeโ€ฆ Experiencing this situation has made me realize that these arent mere clichรฉs but are foundational truths that have carried countless Jews through far worse trials than were undergoing.โ€

We are devastated for their loss. We can only hope that Hamas will return the bodies they are cruelly holding on to so that families such as the Perez family will be able to farewell their loved ones with the respect and dignity they deserve. 

Sending our deepest condolences to the Perez family. May Danielโ€™s memory be forever blessed. 

ื™ื”ื™ ื–ื›ืจื• ื‘ืจื•ืš

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Amen

May he rest in peace and prayers from New Zealand

BDE wow, wise words, made me cry, and gave me strength at the same time. Such a young, and gorgeous looking kids, full of life, no doubt had so much more to give to humanity โค๏ธ may his memory be blessing! Loads of love and strength to his family.

RIP Daniel Hoping your body will be returned to your family. Condolences to your loved ones ♥๏ธ♥๏ธ

Let’s grieve all the victims of this horrific situation facing Palestinians and Israelis alike 7 million Israelis and 7 billion Palestinians have to find a way to live together. Let’s have a bit of empathy for the Palestinians who are suffering unbelievably. “Hostages tortured to death. Parents executed in front of their children. Doctors beaten. Babies murdered. Sexual assault weaponised. No, not Hamas crimes. This is part of an ever-growing list of documented atrocities committed by Israel in the five months since 7 October - quite separate from the carpet bombing of 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza and a famine induced by Israel’s obstruction of aid. Last week, an investigation by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz disclosed that some 27 Palestinians seized off Gaza’s streets over the past five months are known to have died during interrogations inside Israel. Some were denied medical treatment. But most are likely to have been tortured to death. Three months ago, a Haaretz editorial warned that Israeli jails “must not become execution facilities for Palestinians”. Stay informed with MEE's newsletters Sign up to get the latest alerts, insights and analysis, starting with Turkey Unpacked Israeli TV channels have been excitedly taking viewers on tours of detention centres, showing the appalling conditions Palestinians are kept in, as well as the psychological and physical abuse they are subjected to. An Israeli judge recently called the makeshift cages in which Palestinians are held “unsuitable for humans”. Remember, a large proportion of the 4,000 or so Palestinians taken hostage by Israel since 7 October - probably the vast majority - are civilians, like the men and boys paraded through Gaza’s streets or held in a stadium stripped of clothing before being dragged off to a dark cell in Israel. Women abused According to Israeli media, many dozens of Palestinian women - including pregnant women - have been seized too, but in their case off camera. Presumably, Israel has wished to avoid undermining its careful messaging that only Hamas weaponises violence against women. Follow Middle East Eye's live coverage of the Israel-Palestine war But according to United Nations legal experts, Palestinian women are suffering the most degrading forms of abuse at the hands of the Israeli military. Soldiers are also believed to have taken photos of female detainees in degrading circumstances and then uploaded them online The experts observed that Palestinian women and girls in detention were reportedly being subjected to “multiple forms of sexual assault, such as being stripped naked and searched by male Israeli army officers. "At least two female Palestinian detainees were reportedly raped while others were reportedly threatened with rape and sexual violence." Soldiers are also believed to have taken photos of female detainees in degrading circumstances and then uploaded them online. Palestinian women and girls in Gaza are also reported by their families to have gone missing after contact with the Israeli army. “There are disturbing reports of at least one female infant forcibly transferred by the Israeli army into Israel, and of children being separated from their parents, whose whereabouts remain unknown,” they said. www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/war-gaza-israel-torture-executions-babies-die-sexual-abuse-crimes

So sad ! But Palestinian lives matter ๐Ÿ‘‡ Still ongoing ๐Ÿ‘น

So much pain and sorrow๐Ÿ˜ญ

BDE may Daniel's soul be amongst the righteous ๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ’”

No words for the barbarity of 7 October. Sincere condolences to the Perez family on the loss of their beautiful son Daniel. ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿฅฒ

Tragic loss, RIP xx

God bless Israel and its people for eradicating Hamas and alike and having a peaceful life.

Th cruelty of fascist Hamas Islamist terrorists is on full display as is that of their leadership and their fellow travellers and puppet masters who rule IRAN currently.

๐Ÿ’”BDE May Daniel’s memory forever be a blessing ๐Ÿ’”

๐Ÿ˜ชโค๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

BDE wishing the family strength during this tragic time

Very hard

๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ˜”๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑโœก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ˜”๐Ÿ’”

๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ˜ข

We are heart broken we wish you all strength and only good news BDE

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