by AJDS | Jul 20, 2014 | Blog, Newsletter
By Max Kaiser “It would get bogged down by others saying ‘but you haven’t mentioned this’ or ‘that’s not a good idea to mention that’ or ‘why did you put a comma there?’” – Tom Wolkenberg discussing the difficulties of collectively drafting letters to the editor,...
by AJDS | Jul 14, 2014 | Blog, Statements
In light of the breakdown of the peace talks, the kidnappings and murders, incitement and calls for vengeance and the current acts of violence, AJDS endorses the Open Letter from Jewish Voice for Peace in the US. The letter calls upon Jewish and Israeli communities...
by AJDS | Jul 1, 2014 | Blog, Statements
The AJDS deplores the kidnapping and murder of the three Israeli young men and the terrible sadness for their families. We hope that the criminals are caught and punished. We must also not forget that Palestinians have been killed during Israeli operations, and that...
by AJDS | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, Statements
The AJDS is dismayed to learn of the Government’s proposed amendments to the Migration Act, which will reduce Australia’s responsibility to provide protection for people seeking asylum. These cruel and inhumane changes will inflict violence on people who...
by AJDS | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, Statements
The AJDS is dismayed to learn of the Government’s proposed amendments to the Migration Act, which will reduce Australia’s responsibility to provide protection for people seeking asylum. These cruel and inhumane changes will inflict violence on people who...
by AJDS | Jun 25, 2014 | Blog
Following the decision by the Presbyterian Church (USA) to divest from three U.S. companies whose products, they argue, are used to support Israeli occupation, Americans for Peace Now today issued the following statement: “Last Friday’s decision of the Presbyterian...