YOM HA’ATZMAUT
It is with great pleasure I wish the State of Israel and members of our Australian Jewish Community a hearty Mazel Tov on the occasion of Yom Ha’atzmaut.
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International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Recognizes Palestine, Calls For Reconstruction Of Gaza
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has officially recognized Palestine as a state, expressed its support for ending the Israeli occupation of Palestine, and has called for speeding the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.The decision was made Thursday, during a conference in Brussels, while approving of many recommendations and resolutions with regard to boosting the…
Boycott of Israel is beyond the pale – Media Release by the Hon Anthony Albanese MHR
As part of Leonard Cohen’s successful world comeback tour in 2009 he included a concert at Ramat Gan stadium near Tel Aviv in his itinerary. For that he was condemned by some activists for promoting a cultural exchange in Israel. Never mind the fact that proceeds from this concert were directed to the “Fund for…
ACTU Condemns Suicide Bombing In Israel
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