If the anti-Israeli outrage focuses on Gazan suffering during the war, why did the global wave of antisemitism erupt even before Israel attacked Gaza? With a low-level anti-Semite as our case study – let's try to understand this. Here's a real event from this week: A...
If Greta Thunberg with her peace ship cares about peace and justice in the world – why is Israel the only target in her sights? About the lie that still floats on the water. "From somewhere in the Mediterranean, we are the voice of peace." The...
"Free Palestine" is the New "Slaughter the Jews". The dwarfs are in shock: Even "Snow White" has joined the trend. Therefore, it's important to explain: "Free Palestine" is not a call for peace, but for war and the murder of Jews. What sound does a...
The Passover holiday is the national moment of the year that reminds us where we came from and where we are going. It reminds us how precious freedom is, and how many generations looked toward it with hope. It reminds us of our enemies who...
We are pleased to announce that the Minister for Social Equality and the Advancement of Women, May Golan, has informed me that WIZO has been awarded the‘Ministerial Award in the Field of Combating Violence Against Women’ for 2024. This honor recognizes our unique and significant...
It is clear from the Government's engagements Australia has a respected voice in the Middle East, even if we are not a central player. I regularly raise Australia's view and press for progress towards peace in my engagements with counterparts in the Middle East, with...
Last Sunday, as families across Australia gathered to celebrate Father’s Day, heartbreaking news reached us: six Israeli hostages were brutally executed by Hamas after 331 days in captivity. This tragic event highlights the devastating reality faced by every Jew and Israeli since the horrific events...
Last Sunday, as all over Australia we were sitting with our families to celebrate Father's Day, devastating news arrived at our doorstep: six Israeli hostages were brutally executed by Hamas after 331 days in captivity. This tragic event marks the grim reality that every Jew...
I acknowledge that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has raised safety concerns across multiple communities in Victoria. I would like to assure you that the safety and wellbeing of the Jewish community is a key priority of the Government. While public debate is fundamental to democracy,...
The situation unfolding is deeply distressing for many Victorians and it is important that we maintain respect for each other, reaffirming that Victoria stands together with our communities against hate speech and violent extremism, including antisemitism and Islamophobia....
