Although most Australians were pro-Israel three months ago, they are now pro-Gaza, and think that more humanitarian aid should be directed there.
For more than half a century Leiblers have either headed or held executive positions in various Australian Jewish community organizations, Israeli enterprises, and world Jewish associations.
"When it comes to antisemitism, there is no room for equivocation. There is no fence-sitting. It is our duty to address and tackle it," Lachlan Murdoch said.
These sanctions build upon Australia's history of action against Hamas, starting in 2001 with initial sanctions against the group.
Rabbi Menachem Aron and his wife, Rebbetzin Shevi Aron, who are based in Melbourne, coordinate the Chabad of RARA — short for Regional and Rural Australia.
The Australian federal government had previously begun working on a move to ban the Nazi salute within months.
Israel-Australia ties go back 75 years, but the basis goes back to the Battle of Beersheba in 1917. New Ambassador Ralph King talks about these ties.
Australian Jewish representative Jewish organizations are voicing 'serious concerns' regarding judicial reforms in Israel.
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