Tag: Australia
Australian governing party branch calls to recognize ‘Palestine’
The governing Australian Labor Party’s branch in Victoria, the country’s second-most-populous state, passed a resolution calling on the federal government to “move immediately to recognise Palestine.”
The measure was “carried by the voices,” meaning it...
NSW government offers $1 million for info on 1982 bombings of Jewish institutions
The New South Wales government is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to criminal convictions in connection with the bombing of two Australian Jewish institutions in 1982.
The reward, originally set at $100,000 in 2012,...
Australia’s new prime minister not expected to reverse policy on Israel
When Australia’s new prime minister, Anthony Albanese, won his country’s federal election last month, there was speculation in various media outlets in Australia and abroad over whether he would alter policy with regard to...
University of Melbourne opposes student-led motion against Israel
Officials from the University of Melbourne in Australia have condemned an “anti-Semitic motion” recently passed by the school’s student union that calls for a boycott of Israeli universities and academics.
The resolution, passed 10-6 by the...
Australia to designate all of Hamas a terrorist organization
Australia announced on Thursday that it would designate the entire Hamas movement as a terrorist organization, Australian media reported.
Previously, the country only listed Hamas’ military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.
“The views of Hamas...
Australia’s New South Wales considers ban on public displays of swastikas
The New South Wales Parliament in Australia is considering a proposed bill that would outlaw all public displays of Nazi symbols, such as swastikas.
The legislation would give exceptions to symbols used for educational, historical...
Australia declares all of Hezbollah a terrorist organization
Australia’s government on Wednesday designated Hezbollah in its entirety a terrorist organization. Until now, Australia has outlawed only Hezbollah’s overseas terrorism apparatus.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry praised the move, saying in a statement that it would...
Australia parliamentary committee recommends full ban of Hamas terror group
The Australian Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security recommended that the country ban all of Hamas, not solely its military wing.
“Currently, the United States, Canada and the European Union list the whole organization...
Jewish man faces attack in Australia while walking with son to synagogue
A Jewish man in Australia was struck by an attacker who also shouted “Heil Hitler” at him and his son as they walked to synagogue for a bar mitzvah celebration, reported The Australian Jewish News.
The...
Soldiering on for the Jews and Israel
Reading a biography about a friend is a mixed experience. On the one hand, the protagonist is familiar. On the other, he’s a complete stranger, whose story unfolds like that of a fictional character...