Jonathan Spyer on Law Reform, Loewenstein
Jonathan Spyer discusses Israel’s law reforms, the way the West views the Israel/Palestinian conflict and comments on Anthony Loewenstein’s recent book.
Indigenous Friends of Israel, Australia Press Release 10.8.23
Indigenous Friends of Israel (IFI) co-founders Norman and Barbara Miller have condemned the decision by the Albanese government to “throw Israel under a bus” by calling its holiest sites including the Temple Mount and Western Wall “occupied territories.”
Loewenstein’s Utopian Delusion
Loewenstein’s view appears to be that all weapons are evil, even those that are designed to protect civilians. However, he has nothing to say about the weapons used by terrorists, who kill indiscriminately. The glaring hypocrisy and double standards seriously undermine the credibility of his argument.
Wellington Councillor pushes false Palestinian narrative
The proposal to establish a city sister with Ramallah, casts Wellington into the midst of a highly contentious and divisive conflict. The proposal is opposed by a significant portion of the Wellington constituency. In addition, the original motion makes clear that its proponent, Nikau Wi Neera has adopted a false Palestinian narrative that does not align with historical reality.
Full Interview with Yoseph Haddad
Dr Sheree Trotter interviewed Yoseph Haddad in Auckland, New Zealand on 28 February 2023.
Exploring the Kiwi Connection - 75 years on
As we celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday, Dr Sheree Trotter reflects on the connections between Israel and New Zealand and recent developments.
Is Terrorism Ever Justified?
Is Palestinian terrorism against Israel ever justified? Dr Sheree Trotter spoke with Arab Israeli Yospeh Haddad.
Has Israel Stolen Palestinian Land? An Arab Response
Arab Israeli Yoseph Haddad addresses the accusation that Israel has stolen Palestinian land.
Israeli Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing? An Arab Responds
Arab Israeli Yoseph Haddad speaks to Dr Sheree Trotter
Rocket Attacks Against Israel
Press statement from Israel support groups condemning rocket and terror attacks on Israel and Israeli civilians.
Celebrating Waitangi Day in Israel
On February the 6th, ‘Waitangi Day’ was celebrated in Israel for the first time. Waitangi Day is New Zealand’s Yom Ha’atzmaut. The event at the Begin Center in Jerusalem brought together Israeli Kiwis and Israeli fans of New Zealand to connect and to celebrate this distant South Pacific country.
Temple Mount Visit an Assertion of Indigenous Rights
For some reason, the world has no compunction in restricting the religious and cultural practices of one particular people group. This is surely unbridled antisemitism.
Kia Ora and Shalom: Celebrating Indigenous Language Revival
While not connected by time or place, the journeys of te reo Māori and Hebrew resonate with each other and speak of the universal yearning to discover and preserve identity. Even their most common greetings, shalom and kia ora, carry similar sentiments of wishing peace, health, and completeness for one another.
Our history is their heritage: the Israel/NZ connection
Hon Alfred Ngaro discusses the significance of New Zealand’s relationship with Israel.
Why there is no peace in Israel: Defining Indigeneity
Dr Sheree Trotter discusses the indigeneity of the Jewish people and why it matters.
The Israel-New Zealand Economic Ecosystem
Dr Sheree Trotter joined Josh Brown of the New Zealand Israel Innovation Hub in a podcast with Solution Nation’s David Wanetick, discussing the NZ Israel relationship.
UN Obsession continues: Will NZ lend support?
In the last week of December the United Nations will vote on a resolution requiring Israel to be examined by the International Court of Justice.
Israel NZ friendship forged on battlefield
The Israel New Zealand Friendship Association formed in 2017 in recognition of the need to restore the memory of the Battle of Ayun Kara and the friendship formed at that time. The group is seeking to have a memorial erected in Israel to remember the 18,000 soldiers who fought in the WW1 Palestine Campaign and to honour the 53 who died.
Israel and the importance of COP 27 to the Middle East and the Pacific
Collaborations between the Israel pavilion and the Pacific pavilion, in which New Zealand and the Pacific Nations also takes part, are already being set. Government-to-government and business-to-business meetings, discussion panels and mutual learning and consultation opportunities with an emphasis on the Pacific and Middle East regions are all important steps forward in the global effort of like-minded people and governments joining together, complementing each other in the joint mission to better our world.
Webinar: Residential Schools in North America & the Tsarist Empire
Jews and North American aboriginals share many common experiences as victims of more powerful societies. Whereas the evils associated with residential schools are well-known, the same cannot be said about Tsarist Russia's attempts to destroy Jewish lives and identity over its 300-year history.