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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has updated its travel advice for Israel and is now advising Australians not to travel at this time.

DFAT has also activated its Crisis Centre to provide consular support to Australians currently in Israel and the region.

Australians

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

Australia stands with the brave people of Iran in their struggle against oppression.

For decades, the Iranian regime has been a destabilising force, through its ballistic missile and nuclear programs, support for armed proxies, and brutal acts of violence and intimidation.

Iran

🇮🇱 🤝 🇺🇸 OPERATION ROARING LION: The IDF and the U.S Armed Forces have launched a broad & joint operation to thoroughly degrade the Iranian terrorist regime and to remove existential threats to Israel over time.

The Iranian regime has not abandoned its plan to destroy ...Israel.

Today, VCAT delivered its decision in Vorchheimer v Tayeh [2026] VCAT 134, finding that the chant “All Zionists are terrorists” at a Melbourne rally breached Victoria’s racial and religious vilification laws. The ruling clarifies the legal boundary between political protest and

Welcome to Australia Ambassador @Hillel_Newman and best of luck!

@IsraelinOZ
@IsraelinOZ6 days ago

We are pleased to introduce the new Ambassador of Israel to Australia!

With a distinguished diplomatic career and deep commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, Ambassador Newman begins this new chapter focused on advancing the strong partnership between Israel and Australia.

ZFA President @jeremyleibler joined Raf Epstein on ABC Radio to discuss President Herzog’s visit to Australia, the protests that followed, and the danger of violent rhetoric in public debate. “We don’t get to make up the meanings of words. Words have consequences.”

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