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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Israel’s parliament has voted to ban UNRWA. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) provides vital support and relief for #Palestinian#refugees. The AJDS strongly opposes the ban set by the Israeli parliament and names…
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…
Larry Stillman and Harold Zwier In her speech on 9 April to the ANU National Security College, “Securing our Future”, Foreign Minister, Senator Wong said, “the simple truth is that a secure and prosperous future…
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…
20 December 2023 The Australian Jewish Democratic Society endorses the statement by Australian politicians on December 19 2023, which in part says Australia should be “positively contributing to the resolution of this intolerable and dangerous situation…
Statement from AJDS. The Australian Jewish Democratic Society grieves for the future of Palestinians and Israelis. The AJDS is also concerned at the deteriorating domestic political environment, particularly with the baiting that has occurred at…
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…
Below is the text of a letter to the Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (3 March 2023) Dear Senator Wong, Re: The current round of violence and disorder in Israel and the Occupied Territories The…
Members and supporters are invited to submit their own personal views. Write to [email protected] with your own views, comments or questions. By Robin Rothfield. The Jewish Left has been strident in its appeal for an…