Here are extracts from a letter sent by AJDS to Penny Wong, the Australian Foreign Minister today. It will also appear on social media. It has been slightly edited for the sake of brevity. We…
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A significant step in the right direction. AJDS has been advocating sanctions for a number of years. Part of any resolution between Israel and Palestine has to include an end to the occupation of the…
As reported in the media, the Australian government will be spending about $970 million on military components with the major Israeli arms firm Elbit which has 80% of the Israeli armaments market. Elbit is also…
24 January 2024 The Australian Jewish Democratic Society believes that recent statements by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejecting the possibility of Palestinian sovereignty, effectively sets a path for Israel in which future conflict with Palestinians…
Statement from AJDS. The AJDS has carefully considered the South African Application to the International Court of Justice in the context of the ongoing conflict and believes that the complaint is sufficiently serious to be…
The Australian Jewish Democratic Society unreservedly condemns Hamas for its attack on Israel. 250 young people killed at a music festival is a massacre. That action and hostage-taking of civilians are war crimes. Justification of…
AJDS made a submission to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Feasibility study on Strengthening trade and investment with Israel. Submissions closed on 30 April 2021. AJDS takes a strong Human…
The Australian Jewish Democratic Society stands with Rohingya people and demands an end to crimes against humanity. Recent weeks have seen the wholesale slaughter of Rohingya men, women and children in the streets, villages, and…
Sedq – The Global Jewish Network for Justice, in which AJDS Executive Committee member, Dr. Jordy Silverstein, is an active member, has developed a new campaign. Connecting the Shots is based around a Facebook page, which explains: …