by AJDS | Sep 5, 2014 | Blog, Statements
The Australian Jewish Democratic Society is deeply saddened by the news that Iranian asylum seeker Hamid Kehazaei, a detainee on Manus Island, currently (4th September 2014) lies brain dead in a Brisbane hospital as a result of an overwhelming infection which stemmed...
by AJDS | Sep 5, 2014 | Blog, Statements
The Australian Jewish Democratic Society is deeply saddened by the news that Iranian asylum seeker Hamid Kehazaei, a detainee on Manus Island, currently (4th September 2014) lies brain dead in a Brisbane hospital as a result of an overwhelming infection which stemmed...
by AJDS | Jul 22, 2014 | Blog, Statements
As Jews and Israelis living outside Israel the AJDS recognises its responsibility to speak out against the ongoing violence in Gaza.As the ground offensive continues, and increasing numbers of civilians are being killed, the AJDS condemns the ongoing violence in Gaza...
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...