The Zionist Federation of Australia is deeply concerned with the renewed rocket attacks on Israeli civilians and the unrest in Jerusalem and fully supports Israel’s right and duty to protect its citizens. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “Each of the hundreds of Palestinian rockets fired from Gaza and aimed at Israeli civilians is a war […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision to withdraw from the Durban IV event. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “The Prime Minister’s decision is a sign of leadership. It continues his government’s principled position of refusing to cooperate with the UN’s anti-Israel resolutions and activities. Mr Morrison’s decision is also a continuation […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia expressed its disappointment that the Australian Labor Party’s newly-adopted platform includes a call for the next Labor government to recognise a  Palestinian state. ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said, “The Labor leadership has previously opposed any unilateral actions that undermine Israeli–Palestinian peace. The ‘statement in detail’ now included in the ALP […]

Zionist Federation of Australia Jeremy Leibler welcomed the footage of Malka Leifer boarding the plane. “This protracted saga to have Leifer extradited to return to Melbourne to face trial has, it seems, finally ended after over 60 hearings”, he said. “For too many survivors of child sex abuse, justice is denied. But now, 12 long […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia welcomes the historic announcement of the normalisation of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and congratulates the leaders of both countries for their vision and commitment to peace in the region. The landmark peace treaties with Egypt in 1979 and with Jordan in 1994 changed the nature of […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia has joined over 100 organisations from across the world calling on Facebook to adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism. The working definition has become the global benchmark for assessing actions and comments that are (or are not) antisemitic. The IHRA working definition of antisemitism specifically states that criticism of […]

ZFA President Jeremy Leibler said: ‘This is a welcome and meaningful step, if much delayed. That said, it is likely that Leifer’s lawyers will appeal this decision, meaning we are still not at a point where the extradition trial can commence. We continue to urge the Israeli judicial system to expedite matters. Leifer has been […]

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler today welcomed the formation of a new Israeli government after so many months of political deadlock, though criticised the continuance of Yaacov Litzman as health minister. “After 18 months and three elections, the formation of this government was overdue, and welcome. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, together with Benny […]

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to apply to make an observation on the International Criminal Court’s flawed case against Israel. “The determination by the ICC’s prosecutor that it has jurisdiction in the West Bank and Gaza politicises the court. This weakens its judicial legitimacy and raison d’etre, which […]

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler slammed the UN’s blacklist of Israeli businesses and called on the government to condemn it. “A list of sanctioned Jewish businesses, created by a body consisting of some of the world’s worst human rights abusers, is reminiscent of 1930s Germany”, he said. “This move will not advance peace, […]

The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) welcomes media reports that a psychiatrist panel has found Malka Leifer fit to stand extradition trial. On Thursday, Israeli media reported that alleged child abuser Malka Leifer has been found fit to stand extradition trial by a panel appointed by an Israeli court. The panel is scheduled to present […]

OPEN LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU FROM JEREMY LEIBLER, PRESIDENT OF THE ZIONIST FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA Dear Prime Minister, I write this letter with a heavy heart. As the President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, an elected representative roof body of the Australian Jewish community, I am proud of the unshakeable bond between […]