22 Oct Media Release – 22 October 2014
The ZFA is delighted to announce the expansion of our successful and important initiatives to engage the Russian Speaking Jewish community (RSJC) ...
24 Sep Rosh Hashana 5775 Message from ZFA President Dr. Danny Lamm
It is with great pleasure that I extend warm Rosh Hashana greetings to the Australian Jewish community on the eve of Rosh Hashana, 5775....
01 Sep Statement from ZFA President Dr Danny Lamm on ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, though remains cautious about its viability....
15 Jun ZFA Statement on the three kidnapped Israeli youths by Palestinian terrorists
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) strongly condemns the kidnapping of three Israeli youths...
06 Jun Press Release from the ZFA regarding East Jerusalem
ZFA President Dr. Danny Lamm yesterday commended the Coalition for their stance on East Jerusalem, dropping the term “occupied”. ...
04 Apr Speech from The Hon Bill Shorten MP addressing the ZFA Biennial
Speech from The Hon Bill Shorten MP addressing 180 delegates at the ZFA Biennial...
20 Mar Statement from ZFA President Philip Chester on PM Netanyahu’s visit to Australia in July
Statement from ZFA President Philip Chester PM on Netanyahu's visit to Australia in July
Thursday 20 March 2014 Philip Chester said, "We are very excited at the prospect of the first ever serving Israeli PM accepting PM Abbott's invitation to visit Australia in July.
11 Mar Statement from ZFA President Philip Chester on the intercepted Iranian arms
Statement from ZFA President Philip Chester on the intercepted Iranian arms
Tuesday 11 March 2014 The Zionist Federation of Australia strongly condemns the shipment of dangerous weapons that Iran attempted to smuggle into the Gaza Strip last week. Disguised as a shipment of cement, it contained 180 heavy mortars, 400,000 bullets and dozens of M-302 rockets that have the capability of striking almost anywhere in Israel and was about to find its way into the hands of those who have repeatedly warned of their desire to do so, even at civilian targets.
11 Feb ZFA President,Philip Chester, official statement on 4 Corners/ The Australian joint campaign
ZFA President,Philip Chester, official statement on 4 Corners/ The Australian joint campaign
The Four Corners program aired on ABC was highly emotive and one-sided. It only depicted the allegations in line with the Palestinian position but made absolutely no attempt to report the facts presented to the court or the difficult legal realities on the ground.
The disputed territories have many legal, social and moral complexities with which Israel is continually trying to grapple. John Lyons and Four Corners did not acknowledge these difficulties in dealing with Palestinian "child terrorists" who are caught throwing rocks. Lyons' attempt to belittle the lethal repercussions of this terrorist activity proves that this investigation is partial.
The issue of the treatment of Palestinian juveniles in the military court system raises a more fundamental question of child abuse. Why have these teenage boys been recruited to participate in armed conflict? Should they not be attending school, instead of being exploited to use rocks as dangerous weapons, often with deadly repercussions? A Palestinian elder recruiting their own son in terrorist activities signifies abuse of the highest order. Lyons' attempt to belittle the lethal repercussions of this terrorist activity proves that this investigation is partial.
14 Jan ZFA President, Philip Chester, makes a statement on the death of former Prime Minister of Israel, Ariel Sharon z”l.
ZFA President, Philip Chester, makes a statement on the death of former Prime Minister of Israel, Ariel
Sharon z"l.
The Zionist Federation of Australia mourns the passing of Ariel Sharon one of the last remaining founding fathers of the state of Israel, a man who made a major contribution to the state of Israel as a soldier, politician and Prime Minister.
Born in 1928 the former Prime Minister's history in Israel began prior to the establishment of the state. Joining the Haganah at the age of 14 his past was intertwined with the founding of Israel's independence.
Former PM, Ariel Sharon, was an exceptional soldier who dedicated his life to protecting Israel and its citizens. He founded and led the "101" special commando unit which carried out retaliatory operation against terrorist groups as well as serving as a commander in the 1948 War of Independence and the 1967 Six Day War. During the 1973 Yom Kippur War Sharon led the crossing of the Suez Canal which brought about victory in the war and subsequent peace with Egypt.